Lidocaine is the most common anaesthetic agent used for infusion because of its fast onset and long duration. It is similar to the anaesthetics dentists use to numb your gums and teeth.
Our Lidocaine Infusion course will familiarise learners with what lidocaine infusion is, what Epinephrine is, the side effects of Lidocaine including infection, swelling and bruising, what to include in a client consultation and consent forms and the correct procedure of infusing lidocaine.
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a downloadable and printable Lidocaine Infusion certification.
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We've answered the most common Lidocaine Infusion questions our training experts get asked.
Lidocaine, also known as lignocaine, is a medication used to numb tissue in a specific area (local anaesthetic). It is also used to treat ventricular tachycardia and to perform nerve blocks. When used as an injectable, lidocaine typically begins working within 1-2 minutes and lasts for half an hour to three hours.
Lidocaine infusion is administered directly into the vein.
Some normal side effects of lidocaine are:
Some abnormal side effects of lidocaine are:
Infection
Anaphylaxis
Hypersensitivity
Tissue swelling at the point of injection
Our Lidocaine Infusion course will go into depth about the different side effects to ensure your staff understands them.
According to the NHS, lidocaine infusion is a relatively safe drug when given at a carefully calculated dose.
This Lidocaine Infusion training course will ensure staff know the correct procedure of infusing lidocaine and the potential side effects.
Our Lidocaine Infusion course is easily accessible online through e-learning, allowing your staff to study anytime, anywhere, 24/7. This makes it the perfect option for care staff with challenging shift patterns. Additionally, you will receive exceptional customer support from our dedicated account manager and support team.
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