Journal of Thyroid Disorders & Therapy
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-7948
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2167-7948
+44 1300 500008
Mithraan Sunthara Moorthy
University of Dundee, UK
Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Thyroid Disorders Ther
Aim: An audit was performed to improve post-operative care in patients (adults and children) undergoing tonsillectomies by providing adequate information and safety netting whilst minimising post operative admissions, and GP and A&E visits. Methods: 20 patients who underwent tonsillectomies between April 2023 and June 2023 filled up a survey on their recovery after tonsillectomy. An improved and more comprehensive patient information leaflet was distributed and re-audited between August 2023 and October 2023 to see if an improvement in post operative care is witnessed. Results: Data collected from the first audit cycle showed that 60% experienced severe pain and 25% did not take adequate pain relief and at regular intervals. It was noted that 65% of patients did not resume normal eating habits due to poor appetite and pain which would have impaired their recovery. Data also showed that 5% of the patients had post-operative infection, 10% had secondary bleeding requiring admission or re-surgery and 35% visited A&E or phoned their GP for worries about pain and bleeding. The second loop of the audit was carried out and the data from both cycles showed a 25% improvement in severity of pain and 15% improvement in consuming regular analgesia. 25% more patients resumed normal eating post-tonsillectomy. Visits and calls to A&E and GPs reduced by 20%. Secondary bleeding improved by 5% while infection rate remained at 5%. Conclusion: The post tonsillectomy recovery based on current information and safety netting has been evaluated. Results highlighted the improvement seen in a more informed leaflet pre-operatively with better post-operative understanding in patients and families with regards to pain control, eating post operatively and complications.
Mithraan Sunthara Moorthy graduated from the University of Dundee where he obtained an MBChB degree. Recently he presented audits at BACO, ASIT and School of Surgery.