Comparing Ketamine and Fentanyl in Pediatric Tonsillectomy: Pain Control and Emergence Delirium Outcomes (KVFPT)

Summary

This study is designed to compare the effectiveness of two medications, ketamine and fentanyl, in managing pain and preventing delirium in children aged 3 to 8 years who are undergoing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy surgery. The study aims to determine which medication is better at reducing pain and preventing delirium after surgery, and which one results in faster recovery times and fewer side effects. Children participating in the study will be randomly assigned to receive either ketamine or fentanyl during their surgery. The study will measure pain levels, recovery times, and any side effects experienced by the children. The results of this study will help doctors and anesthesiologists make better decisions about which medication to use for pain management in children undergoing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.

Timeline

Start

2023-01-01

Primary completion

2024-05-01

Completion

2024-06-15

Publications

• Background Abdelhalim AA, Alarfaj AM. The effect of ketamine versus fentanyl on the incidence of emergence agitation after sevoflurane anesthesia in pediatric patients undergoing tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy. Saudi J Anaesth. 2013 Oct;7(4):392-8. doi: 10.4103/1658-354X.121047.
• Background Michelet D, Hilly J, Skhiri A, Abdat R, Diallo T, Brasher C, Dahmani S. Opioid-Sparing Effect of Ketamine in Children: A Meta-Analysis and Trial Sequential Analysis of Published Studies. Paediatr Drugs. 2016 Dec;18(6):421-433. doi: 10.1007/s40272-016-0196-y.
• Background Eghbal MH, Taregh S, Amin A, Sahmeddini MA. Ketamine improves postoperative pain and emergence agitation following adenotonsillectomy in children. A randomized clinical trial. Middle East J Anaesthesiol. 2013 Jun;22(2):155-60.
• Background Alghamdi F, Roth C, Jatana KR, Elmaraghy CA, Rice J, Tobias JD, Thung AK. Opioid-Sparing Anesthetic Technique for Pediatric Patients Undergoing Adenoidectomy: A Pilot Study. J Pain Res. 2020 Nov 19;13:2997-3004. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S281275. eCollection 2020.

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