Lidocaine 2%

Question 1

Lidocaine 2%

Class:

Answer 1

Anesthetic, Antidysrhythmic

Question 2

Lidocaine 2%

Mechanism of Action:

Answer 2

Causes loss of sensation by reducing the flow of sodium in and out of nerves to decrease the initiation and transfer of nerve signals.

Question 3

Lidocaine 2%

Indications:

Answer 3

Decrease pain associated with Intraosseous (IO) fluid administration in a conscious patient.

Question 4

Lidocaine 2%

Contraindications:

Answer 4

Hypersensitivity

Question 5

Lidocaine 2%

Precautions:

Answer 5

Be sure IO is placed correctly. Accidental administration of lidocaine may have other effects.

Question 6

Lidocaine 2%

Side Effects:

Answer 6

Parathesias and transient pain during administration.

Question 7

Lidocaine 2%

Interactions:

Answer 7

AEMT’s should only be using in conscious patient before fluid administration.

Question 8

Lidocaine 2%

Dosage:

Answer 8

Adult: 1-2.5 ml’s (20-50 mg)
Pedi: 0.5mg/kg

Question 9

Lidocaine 2%

Route:

Answer 9

IO

Question 10

Lidocaine 2%

Onset:

Answer 10

2-5 minutes

Question 11

Lidocaine 2%

NH Notes:

Answer 11

Protocol 6.1