“What anesthesia is selected for thyroid radioactive iodine treatment?”

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“What anesthesia is selected for thyroid radioactive iodine treatment?”

I will have thyroid radioactive iodine treatment. What anesthesia is selected for thyroid radioactive iodine treatment?

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**Jerome Puryear, Jr.** Radiologist West Chester, OH · Accepted Answer

Jerome Puryear, Jr. Radiologist West Chester, OH

No anesthesia is typically selected for thyroid radioactive iodine treatment. To learn more, connect with me at drjeromepuryear.com. Thank you!

**Dr. Jose David Gamez** Endocronologist (Pediatric) Edinburg, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jose David Gamez Endocronologist (Pediatric) Edinburg, TX

There is no need of anesthesia