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Virtual Drug Bag
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LIDOCAINE 2% GEL |
PACKAGED: 2% gel in a tube
LOCATION : Not carried in drug bag
INDICATION:
Lubrication of airway adjunct on conscious patient
ADULT:
Apply to airway adjunct.
PEDI:
Apply to airway adjunct.
THERAPEUTIC ACTION:
Suppresses stimulation of the upper airway activity such as, swallowing, gagging or coughing that can cause cardiovascular stimulation and elevation in intracranial pressure
CONTRAINDICATION:
PRECAUTIONS AND SIDE EFFECTS:
None
REQUIRES MCP:
ADULT: No
PEDI: No