Lidocaine Flashcards

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Lidocaine; class

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Antidysrhythmic

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Lidocaine; Mechanism of action

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Decrease automaticity by slowing the rate of spontaneous Phase 4 depolarization

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Lidocaine; Indications

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Decrease sensations of pain at the site of IO injections prior to the administration of the injection/ Fluids

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Lidocaine; Dosage and administration

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Adult: IO 20mg
Pedi: IO 0.5mg/kg max 20mg

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