Should epinephrine be administered?

An 18-year-old male presents with a negative medical history. He has an appointment with the dentist for the extraction of the upper right third molar. The dentist enters the operatory and administers the injection of anesthesia. In less than a minute, the patient loses consciousness. There are no signs or symptoms of allergy.

What will be an ideal response?


no

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