Definition Tonsillectomy is one of the most common childhood operations. Possible postoperative complications of tonsillectomy include pain, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), delay to oral intake, airway obstruction with respiratory compromise, and primary or secondary postoperative bleeding. IV Dexamethasone has been shown to decrease PONV and increase time to oral intake when given perioperatively. NSAIDs […]