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Is safe to do general anesthesia for a child 5 years old?
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General anaesthesia: There is no reason that a child of 5 cannot have general anaesthesia if they are in good health, and most particularly if they have a healthy heart and lungs.
Answered 11/26/2016
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Yes,: Very safe if done by an anesthesiologist experienced with children
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