Lidocaine

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Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES

ANTIARRHYTHMICS

Lidocaine 2% (XYLOCAINE) / Antidysrrhythmic

DESCRIPTION:

  • Lidocaine is an agent that increases the fibrillation threshold thereby reducing the development of ectopy and Ventricular Fibrillation.

INDICATIONS:

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

  • 2nd degree Mobitz II and 3rd Degree Heart Blocks and bradycardias.

PRECAUTIONS:

  • Side effects include: lowering LOC, confusion, irritability, muscle spasm, seizures, coma and possibly death.

DOSAGE:

  • 0.5 - 1.5 mg / kg AND refer to appropriate PRACTICE PARAMETER for specific dosages.
  • Refer to Handtevy System for pediatric specific dosage.