“What sedation is best for tonsillectomy?”

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“What sedation is best for tonsillectomy?”

I will have a tonsillectomy. What sedation is best for tonsillectomy?

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**Dr. Parviz Soomekh** Anesthesiologist New York, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Parviz Soomekh Anesthesiologist New York, NY

General anesthesia to protect your airway.

**Mr. Alex Preston** Anesthesiologist Porterville, CA · Accepted Answer

Mr. Alex Preston Anesthesiologist Porterville, CA

It should be general endotracheal anesthesia, not sedation. The airway has to be protected during this surgical procedure.

**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

General anesthesia.

**Dr. Michael Braunstein** Anesthesiologist Las Vegas, NV · Accepted Answer

Dr. Michael Braunstein Anesthesiologist Las Vegas, NV

I do not recommend sedation for this.