2.5 Data collection
The parents were asked to complete the PPPM Parent
questionnaire(Appendix 1) on postoperative day 0, days 1-3 and days 8-10
based on parent availability. On the day of surgery(POD 0) the PPPM was
completed by the anaesthetist on the paediatric ward or via telephone
call if the patient had been discharged. The following PPPM on POD 1-3
and POD 8-10 was done via a telephone call by an anaesthetist. Oxycodone
usage(mg/kg) were recorded over the 24 hours immediately following
surgery as well as number of episodes of nausea or vomiting. This was
recorded by the nursing staff as part of the medication record and
nursing notes