To assess the efficacy of adding Topical bupivacaine to oral ibuprofen In relieving post tonsillectomy pain Over oral ibuprofen alone- a Randomised control trial

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy of adding topical 0.5% Bupivacaine in relieving post tonsillectomy pain. INTRODUCTION: Chronic tonsillitis is a highly prevalent disease and tonsillectomy is the most frequently performed operations for it. Many patients experience severe pain post tonsillectomy. Pain results in a prolonged hospital stay, extended recovery following surgery, and higher expenses. Since post tonsillectomy pain is such a common problem it is important to find out an effective yet safe method of managing it. A number of methods have been used like NSAIDs, infiltration of local anesthetics, TENS but the outcomes have not been very effective. A study on use of topical Bupivacaine to relieve pain after tonsillectomy has not been done yet. Hence, the study is designed to test the efficacy of adding topical 0.5% Bupivacaine for 5 minutes post tonsillectomy along with oral Ibuprofen to provide relief from post tonsillectomy pain.