• What kind of anesthesia is used for adenoidectomy?

My daughter is 8 years old and is going to have an adenoidectomy because they were enlarged. What kind of anesthesia will be used for the procedure?

3 Answers

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Boston, MA

General anesthesia with endotracheal intubation.

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Saint Louis, MO

General anesthesia, most likely with a breathing tube for safety.

From,

Christopher Creighton

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Brooklyn, NY

General anesthesia, fully asleep.

Boris Yaguda M.D.

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