Question
Should general anesthesia or regional anesthesia be chosen for a child with a comminuted nasal bone fracture undergoing repositioning surgery? Is general anesthesia harmful to the body? Can a 16-year-old child endure the pain under regional anesthesia? Does medical insurance cover all costs for general anesthesia or regional anesthesia?
Answer
Due to the special location, it is recommended to use general anesthesia. There is a possibility that a 16-year-old child may not be able to endure regional anesthesia. Depending on the type of medical insurance, a small portion will be reimbursed, but it will not be fully covered.