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Are there other general anesthetics used for a tonsillectomy than propofol??

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Dr. William Jenkins answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Yes, : you don't have to receive propofol. Many different intravenous medications to get you asleep and gas to keep you asleep, the latter can induce sleep also

Dr Bloom and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/3/2014

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