Can 2% lidocaine be given IM?

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Today when looking for 1% lidocaine to mix with Rocephin, I came across 2% lidocaine. Is it something you give IM? Can it be used to integrate with rocephin? I don't quite know what it is used for.:rolleyes:

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Specializes in Adult Oncology.

We use it for bone marrow aspirations.

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Do you give it IM or SUB-Q?

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

Very confused by your post; what is the objective of Lidocaine? Topical numbing?

Antiarrhythmic?

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Specializes in Adult Oncology.

The doctor puts it in deep IM.

Why are you mixing Rocephin with lidocaine? We always hang ours, IV.

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I'm a new nurse, and I'm sorry for the confusion. I know you can use 1% lidocaine to mix with Rocephin because it hurts like crazy. My question was can you use 2% for the same thing? Or what is it used for?

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I have heard of Lidocaine mixed with Rocephin when given IM because it is painful. I think the difference between the 1% or 2% is just that, 1mg/ml or 2/ml, and I believe IV doses treat arrhythmia.

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Specializes in OR Hearts 10.

When all else fails, call your support team, pharmacy for example

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SolaireSolstice said:

The doctor puts it in deep IM.

Why are you mixing Rocephin with lidocaine? We always hang ours, IV.

We gave it IM in the ED for some STDs.

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OCNRN63 said:
We gave it IM in the ED for some STDs.

The patient will be the first to tell you how much it burns. That burning sensation doesn't dissipate right away.

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Specializes in LTC.

We do mix lidocaine with IM Rocephin. Not sure if it's 1% or 2%. Call the pharmacy and ask them.

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Specializes in Adult Oncology.

Ah, good to know.

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