systematic_review
    2016
    High Quality

    Pain relief interventions for acute otitis media in children

    Sjoukes A, Venekamp RP, van de Pol AC, Hay AD, Little P, Schilder AG, Damoiseaux RA

    Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

    Key Findings

    Paracetamol and ibuprofen were more effective than placebo for ear pain at 48 hours; evidence for topical anaesthetic drops was limited.

    Conclusions

    Simple analgesia should be the mainstay of ear pain treatment in acute otitis media.

    Limitations

    Few trials, low to moderate certainty evidence.

    Outcomes Measured

    Pain Relief

    Paracetamol and ibuprofen were more effective than placebo for ear pain at 48 hours; evidence for topical anaesthetic drops was limited.

    Related Health Concerns

    Ear Pain

    Study Details

    Year:2016
    Sample Size:2,653
    Quality Score:8/10

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