Singap Med J
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Recovery following tonsillectomy a comparison between tramadol and morphine for analgesia.
The optimal method of intraoperative analgesia for adult tonsillectomy is uncertain. It is important that recovery should be rapid so that the airway is not compromised. Tramadol hydrochloride is an analgesic with mixed -mu and non-opioid activities which has less respiratory depression effects compared to morphine. ⋯ We conclude that tramadol given for intra-operative analgesia during tonsillectomy results in faster recovery with significantly less nausea and vomiting in the early postoperative period.