Lidocaine

Question 1

Lidocaine

Class

Answer 1

Anti-arrhythmic

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Lidocaine

Description

Answer 2

Ventricular anti-arrhythmic agent

Question 3

Lidocaine

Presentation

Answer 3

Lidocaine Injection Minijet 1% w/v 100mg per 10ml

5mg/5ml 1%

Question 4

Lidocaine

Administration

Answer 4

Intravenous (IV)

Intraosseous (IO)

Question 5

Lidocaine

Indications

Answer 5

When Amiodarone is unavailable it may be substituted with Lidocaine
Solvent for Ceftriaxone IM

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Lidocaine

Contraindications

Answer 6

No contraindications for cardiac arrest

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Lidocaine

Dosage

Answer 7

Adult: 100mg IV
Solvent 3.5ml for CeftriaxoneIM

Paed: 1 - 1.5mg/Kg IV (Max 3mg/Kg)
Solvent 3.5ml for Ceftriaxone IM

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Lidocaine

Pharmacology

Answer 8

Reduces automaticity by decreasing the rate of diastolic depolarisation.
Stabilises the neuronal membrane and prevents the initiation and transmission of nerve impulses, action is rapid and blockade may last up to 2 hours

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Lidocaine

Side Effects

Answer 9

Drowsiness, 
dizziness,
twitching, 
paraesthesia, 
convulsions
Bradycardia
Respiratory depression

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Lidocaine

Additional Info

Answer 10

Lidocaine may not be administered if Amiodarone has been administrated