Four and a half year old children can be general anesthesia if there are no contraindications.
General anesthesia is necessary for some major surgery, there is no specific age limit, if the condition requires, and the baby’s body allows, can be general anesthesia.
General anesthesia drug metabolism faster, safer. Doctors will be based on the child’s age, weight and other circumstances, to choose the appropriate anesthetic, now usually intravenous anesthesia, the risk is very small. After anesthesia, there will be an anesthesiologist to observe the child with or without allergies, blood pressure drop and other conditions, and promptly give symptomatic treatment.
In short, four and a half year old children can be general anesthesia, but it is recommended to go to a regular hospital for treatment to minimize the risk.