Tonsillectomy/Adenoidectomy

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Relevant Article Depot:

Paediatric adenotonsillectomy, part 1: surgical perspectives relevant to the anaesthetist

Paediatric adenotonsillectomy, part 2: considerations for anaesthesia

Anaesthesia for adenotonsillectomy: An update

https://www.uptodate.com/contents/anesthesia-for-tonsillectomy-with-or-without-adenoidectomy-in-children

https://anesthesia.ucsf.edu/clinical-resources/tonsillectomy-and-adenoidectomy-t

https://journals.lww.com/co-anesthesiology/Citation/2006/06000/Anaesthesia_for_tonsillectomy.7.aspx

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Introduction

Classification

Incidence

Embryology

Anatomic Defects of the Disorder

Pathophysiology

Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis

Preoperative Evaluation and Therapy

Anesthetic Management

Preoperative management

History

Physical Examination

Laboratory Evaluation

Preoperative Preparation

Premedication

Intraoperative Management

Monitoring, Vascular Access

Anesthetic Agents and Technique

Physiology of the Operative Position

Anticipatory Management

Airway, Bleeding, Hemodynamics

Postoperative Management

Ventilation Strategies

Pain Management

Postoperative Care

Morbidity/Mortality

Long Term Follow-up

Case Presentation

References