Informative Speech On Tonsillectomy

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Introduction
A tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy is a surgery to remove your child's tonsils and adenoids. It is also known as an adenotonsillectomy. Tonsils and adenoids are collections of lymphoid tissue at the back of the throat. This procedure is often done when nonsurgical treatments have not been able to resolve problems such as:
A blocked airway.
Recurring ear, nose, or throat infections.
Growth of a cancerous tumor.
Problems with how head and facial structures were formed (deformity).
Tell a health care provider about:
Any allergies your child has.
All medicines your child is taking, including vitamins, herbs, eye drops, creams, and over-the-counter medicines, especially those containing aspirin, ibuprofen, or valproic acid.
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Persistent ear pain.
Persistent pressure in your child's ears.
Nausea and vomiting.
Dehydration.
What happens before the procedure?
Exams and tests
Your child may have an exam.
Your child may have tests. A blood or urine sample may be taken for testing.
Staying hydrated
Follow instructions from your child's health care provider about hydration, which may include:
Up to 2 hours before the procedure – your child may continue to drink clear liquids, such as water, clear fruit juice, black coffee, and plain tea.
Eating and drinking restrictions
Follow instructions from your child's health care provider about eating and drinking, which may include:
8 hours before the procedure – have your child stop eating heavy meals or foods such as meat, fried foods, or fatty foods.
6 hours before the procedure – have your child stop eating light meals or foods, such as toast or cereal.
6 hours before the procedure – have your child stop drinking milk or drinks that contain milk.
2 hours before the procedure – have your child stop drinking clear liquids.
Medicine
Ask your child's health care provider about:
Changing or stopping your child's regular medicines. This is especially important if your child is taking diabetes medicines or a blood …show more content…

What happens during the procedure?
To lower your child's risk of infection:
Your child's health care team will wash or sanitize their hands.
Your child may be given antibiotic medicine to prevent infection.
An IV tube will be inserted into one of your child's veins. If IV insertion is difficult for your child to manage he or she may be given to help him or her relax (sedative).
Your child will be given a medicine to make him or her fall sleep (general anesthetic).
A device will be placed inside of your child's mouth to press her or his tongue down.
An electrocautery device which uses heat energy may be used to cut the tonsils and adenoids out and close the surrounding blood vessels at the same time so that your child will have less risk of bleeding after the procedure.
The adenoids will be removed from the back of your child's nose and the blood vessels in the area will be burned with the electrocautery device (cauterized) or closed up with stitches (sutured) to prevent bleeding.
Your child may be given a steroid medicine in the IV to help reduce swelling and

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