Paediatric day-case tonsillectomy: a three-year prospective audit spiral in a district hospital

Author:

Bajaj Y,Atkinson H,Sagoo R,Bhatti I,Newbegin C

Abstract

AbstractBackground:Paediatric tonsillectomy is a common ENT operation. The use of day-case surgery is increasing, in order to improve efficiency in healthcare.Methods:A prospective audit spiral was carried out from January 2006 to December 2008 for all children undergoing day-case tonsillectomy at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.Results:There was a haemorrhage rate of 2.6 per cent over three years. The most common complication was nausea and vomiting, seen in 5.3 per cent of patients.Conclusions:For a well selected group of children, day-case tonsillectomy in a district hospital setting is a safe and efficient alternative to an in-patient stay. A dedicated day-case team, good anaesthetic technique, adequate post-operative analgesia and on-site paediatric in-patient facilities are essential.

Publisher

Cambridge University Press (CUP)

Subject

Otorhinolaryngology,General Medicine

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