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

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“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?

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

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

General anesthesia.

**Dr. Neville Fernandes** Anesthesiologist Spokane, WA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Neville Fernandes Anesthesiologist Spokane, WA

Tonsillectomy requires a general anesthetic.

**Melissa McBrien** Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (Pediatric) West Bloomfield, MI · Accepted Answer

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

General anesthesia. The child is completely asleep.