A plastic surgeon is performing a minor procedure on the face of an 18-year-old woman. She has a seizure that is attributed to the local anesthetic agent. Convulsion following an overdose of local anesthesia is best treated by which of the following?
Correct Answer: Diazepam (Valium)
Description: Diazepam is a benzodiazepine derivative that seems to have a calming effect on part of the limbic system, thalamus, and hypothalamus. It should be injected slowly (<1 mg/min) into a larger vein to avoid phlebitis and local irritation.
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