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Laryngoscope Force During Suspension for Adenotonsillectomy

Postoperative Pain

Suspension laryngoscopy is a common procedure during adenoteonsillectomy (removal of adenoids and tonsils), that consists of extending the patient's neck to allow better visualization of the tonsils. Previous studies on suspension larygnoscopy have shown that the time to maximum force during this procedure predicts complications such as pain, tounge swelling and opioid requirements. Moreover, monitoring these force during laparoscopy can reduce postoperative complications. However, no study to date has investigated the force metrics during suspension laryngoscopy in the pediatric population. Therefore, in this study, the investigators aim to evaluate the relationship of force metrics during adenotonsillectomy, adenoidectomy or tonsillectomy and postoperative pain.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    1 to 18

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Children ≤ 18 years old undergoing adenotonsillectomy, adenoidectomy or tonsillectomy
* Only patients whose parents are fluent in French or English will be enrolled

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any contraindication to suspension laryngoscopy
* Patient/legal guardian refusal.

Study Location

McGill University Health Centre
McGill University Health Centre
Montréal, Quebec
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Gianluca Bertolizio, MD

[email protected]
514586-2674
Study Sponsored By
McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT06115798