I encountered this interesting video of tonsillectomy being performed in a child with sedation (but NO intubation) performed circa 1940s.
Of course, nowadays, tonsillectomy is performed under general anesthesia with intubation for airway protection. Below is a video of the way it is now done.
That is, unless, you practice in other parts of the world where modern medicine is not up to United States standards. In those nations, tonsillectomy is STILL being performed WITHOUT general anesthesia or any sedation for that matter. In fact, here's a blog I wrote earlier this year showing a graphic video depicting tonsillectomy being recently performed in a young child WITHOUT any sedation.
Modern tonsil surgery shown below:
Tonsillectomy Circa 1940s [video]
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Dr. Christopher Chang is a private practice otolaryngology, head & neck surgeon specializing in the treatment of problems related to the ear, nose, and throat. Located in Warrenton, VA about 45 minutes west of Washington DC, he also provides inhalant allergy testing/treatment, hearing tests, and dispenses hearing aids.
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