A 40-year-old member asked:
What is the treatment for novocain (procaine) overdose?
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Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
Seek medical help: How did you od on novocaine? You need urgent medical care. Irreversible cardiac arrythmias can occur.
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Dr. Gary Alderanswered
Dentistry 49 years experience
Keep patient alive: As soon as overdose is suspected activate the emergency medical system..911 or other emergency responders in your area. You should already be prepared to do so before any thing has a chance to go wrong. Local anesthetics depress the central nervous system. Support he airway and administer o2 via nasal route or via ambu bag if breathing needs assistance. Be prepared for convulsions, vomiting, aspir.
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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charasanswered
Anesthesiology 31 years experience
Lipid emulsion: And supportive care. Should be handled by an experienced anesthesiologist.
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Last updated Mar 26, 2013
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