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