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How is anesthesia given for a lymph node biopsy in armpit? i'm 18 and extremely afraid of needles. i'm afraid if i'm awake i will jerk away.
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You can: Have general anesthesia anesthesia for that procedure, the nodes can be difficult to locate
Answered 8/16/2014
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Local/IV sedation: Discuss the options with your MD and express concerns beforehand. Usually the have an anesthesiologist give Versed or propholol and morphine IV then supplement Local in the operative area.
Answered 8/16/2014
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