• What type of anesthesia is used for a child's tonsil removal?

My daughter will have a tonsillectomy. What type of anesthesia is used for a child's tonsil removal?

3 Answers

  • Surgeon
  • Ansonia, CT

General anesthesia.

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Spokane, WA

Tonsillectomy requires a general anesthetic.

  • Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (Pediatric)
  • West Bloomfield, MI

General anesthesia. The child is completely asleep.

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