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Lidocaine HCl Protocol for Vaginal Repair by api-366292665 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Lidocaine is used as a local anesthetic for repairing vaginal lacerations after birth. It works by reversibly blocking nerve conduction and primarily blocks sharp pain but not pressure sensation. The recommended dose is 3-5 mg/kg body weight administered intramuscularly in one location and fanned out from that point. Lidocaine is contraindicated for those with amide local anesthetic hypersensitivity and is legal for use by midwives in Washington state.
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