“What type of anesthesia is the safest for a tonsillectomy?”

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“What type of anesthesia is the safest for a tonsillectomy?”

I will have a tonsillectomy. What type of anesthesia is the safest for a tonsillectomy?

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**Dr. Rajendran G. Nair** Anesthesiologist Pensacola, Florida · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rajendran G. Nair Anesthesiologist Pensacola, Florida

General anesthesia

**Dr. Miranda Colletta Horton** Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT) Conway, SC · Accepted Answer

Dr. Miranda Colletta Horton Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT) Conway, SC

General endotracheal anesthesia, which involves placement of a breathing tube.

**Dr. Sally Smalley** Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT) Calhoun, GA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sally Smalley Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT) Calhoun, GA

General anesthesia, the surgery requires cautery and bleeding in the mouth. The airway must be protected under general anesthesia.

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

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

GETA.