Opioid & Steroid Use Following Tonsillectomy in Pediatric Patients

dexamethasone solution or tablet (depending on age of patient) at 0.5mg/kg/day max of 8mg/day, administered on post-operative days 1,3,5,7.

"standardization of post-operative analgesics (narcotics and non-narcotic medication).~* Oxycodone solution or tablet (depending on age of patient) at 0.05-0.1 mg/kg/dose every 6hrs; max 5mg (obese/OSA); prescribe 30 doses~* Acetaminophen 10-15 mg/kg/dose every 6 hours; max 500mg per dose; prescribe 56 doses (over the counter medication)~* Ibuprofen 5-10 mg/kg/dose every 6 hours; max 200 mg/dose; prescribe 56 doses (over the counter medication)"