Lidocaine Jelly

Question 1

Names

Answer 1

Lidocaine Jelly 2% (Xylocaine Jelly)

Question 2

Class

Answer 2

Topical anesthetic

Question 3

Action

Answer 3

• Prohibits the initiation and conduction of impulses thereby effecting local anesthetic action.
• Decreases irritation when airway tube is inserted thereby decreasing intracranial pressure

Question 4

Indications

Answer 4

ALS Medication List (P-115)

• intubation or nasopharyngeal airway insertion

Question 5

Dosage / Route

Answer 5

ADULT & PEDS: topically prn to ET tube or nasal airway

Question 6

Side Effects

Answer 6

None

Question 7

Contraindications

Answer 7

None

Question 8

Special Information (Packaging)

Answer 8

20mg / 1ml

Question 9

Special Information (Administration)

Answer 9

Applied to ET Tube or nasal airway PRN

Question 10

Special Information (Cautions & Considerations)

Answer 10

• Use with caution on patients with oral or nasal burns
• Will further impair patient’s ability to control secretions so monitor airway closely.
• Will numb back of throat, if patient wakes up may bite tongue and be unaware.

Question 11

Special Information (Special Info)

Answer 11

Lidocaine Jelly is an optional drug and may not be carried by some agencies.