Lidocaine HCL Flashcards

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Lidocaine: Class

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Antidysrhythmic

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Lidocaine: Mechanism of Action

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Decreases automaticity by slowing the rate of spontaneous Phase 4 depolarization.

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Lidocaine: Indications

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  • Suppression of ventricular dysrhythmias (V-tach, VF, PVCs).
  • Prophylaxis against recurrence after conversion from V-tach, VF.
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Lidocaine: Adult Dose

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For IO administration: 20mg

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Lidocaine: Pediatric Dose

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For IO administration: 0.5 mg/kg up to 20mg

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