Adenoidectomy

	Pre-operative Instructions
	Post-operative Instructions
	Myringotomy
	Adenoidectomy
	Tonsillectomy
	Adenotonsillectomy
	Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Dr. Burton's Post-Op Instructions for
Adenoidectomy

Head, neck and ear pain are common for 7 - 10 days after an adenoidectomy. May use Tylenol® with Codeine or Lortab® every 4 hours for moderate to severe pain. Use Children's Tylenol® or Tempra® every 4 hours for mild pain. Prescriptions will not be refilled when the office is closed.
DO NOT use Motrin®, Advil®, or ibuprofen products in the 5 days before surgery through the 14 days after surgery due to the increased risk of bleeding.
DIET: Start with clear liquids such as Gatorade, apple juice, Popsicles, and Jell-O. Advance to normal diet as tolerated.
Encourage fluid intake to prevent dehydration and promote healing. Fluids prevent bleeding from the surgical site and prevent infection. Dehydration is the most common cause of low-grade fevers in children postoperatively.
Bleeding may occur 1 - 2 weeks after surgery when scabs fall off healing tissue. If your child bleeds, apply ice packs on both sides of the nose, around the neck, and have child drink ice water for 15 minutes. If bleeding is not controlled, call our office. We will coordinate where you should go for further evaluation and treatment.
Antibiotics are normally given postoperatively to prevent infection and reduce incidence of bad breath. Call our office if your child develops a fever > 102º F.
Voice changes may occur due to changes in muscle functioning in the back of the throat. Occasionally, liquid may enter the back of the nose until the healing process is complete. Expect nasal congestion due to postoperative swelling for 3 - 7 days.
Restrict any strenuous activity that may increase child's heart rate or blood pressure for 1 week after surgery. (Ex. running, bike riding, gymnastics, cheerleading, sports activities, swimming)
Postoperative visits are not routinely scheduled for this procedure. We will make postoperative telephone calls to ensure that healing is adequate. If at any time during the healing process you have concerns that you feel need to be addressed with an office visit, please feel free to call us to schedule an appointment. Generally, 1 week after surgery your child is considered to be out of the acute postoperative phase and is free to resume normal activity.
Please call for any questions or concerns you may have regarding your child's status at (770) 953-1414.

Any information provided on this Web site should not be considered medical advice or a substitute for a consultation with a physician. If you have a medical problem, contact your local physician for diagnosis and treatment.

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