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You are shadowing a nurse during a clinical who receives an order to adjust the infusion
rate of a pump so that 1.6 mg of lidocaine are being delivered per minute. Hanging is a
100 mL piggyback containing 0.4 grams lidocaine, a 0.4% solution. How many mL per
hour should the piggyback be set to deliver? How long will the piggyback last?

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25 ml per hour the piggyback must be adjusted to deliver the amount of 1.6 mg of lidocaine.

what is lidocaine and what is it for?

Lidocaine hydrochloride is a surface local anesthetic and lubricant that causes a temporary loss of sensation in the area where it is applied. The onset of action is generally rapid (within 5 minutes) depending on the area of application.

What is the effect of lidocaine?

Lidocaine is an amide-type local anesthetic agent that stabilizes neuronal membranes by inhibiting the ionic fluxes necessary for the initiation and conduction of impulses, thus exerting a local anesthetic action.

With this information, we can conclude that 25 ml per hour the piggyback must be adjusted to deliver the amount of 1.6 mg of lidocaine.

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