What is the process for managing an overdose of anesthesia during the surgical procedure?
A)Extubate the patient and stop the surgical process.
B)Decrease the amount of anesthesia while increasing oxygen.
C)Stop the anesthetic and administer a narcotic antagonist.
D)Both A and C

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If a patient receives too much anesthetic during the surgical process, managing the condition involves stopping the anesthetic and administering a narcotic antagonist. The patient must not receive any more anesthetic until cardiac and respiratory systems have been restored to prevent death. A narcotic antagonist will reverse the effects of a narcotic that may have been used as part of anesthesia.

What Is the Process for Managing an Overdose of Anesthesia