Lidocaine is a tertiary amine class Ib antiarrhythmic agent primarily administered for local and topical anesthesia. In addition to its analgesic and antiarrhythmic effects, this drug can be used as an adjunct during tracheal intubation. Lidocaine’s mechanism of action, dosing, pharmacokinetics, and relevant interactions are crucial for healthcare professionals to understand.By enhancing their knowledge of lidocaine’s pharmacokinetics and potential adverse effects, healthcare professionals can make informed decisions and adjust dosage regimens to achieve optimal patient outcomes. This program provides evidence-based strategies and equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge to deliver safe and effective care involving lidocaine administration. Additionally, this educational activity emphasizes the importance of the interprofessional healthcare team in providing care to patients receiving lidocaine.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/24262
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Dentistry: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABOHNS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Adult Cardiac, Ambulatory/Outpatient, Bariatric Surgery, Cardiac Anesthesia, Cardiothoracic, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Disease, Chemical Pathology, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Complex General Surgical Oncology, Congenital Cardiac, Critical Care, Critical Care Medicine, General Operative Anesthesia, General Orthopaedics, General Otolaryngology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Thoracic, Hand Surgery, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, Medical Oncology, Medical Toxicology, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Neuro Anesthesia, Neurocritical Care, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Obstetric Anesthesia, Pain Medicine, Pediatric Anesthesia, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Surgery, Regional Anesthesia/Acute Pain, Rheumatology, Sports Medicine, Surgical Critical Care, Thoracic Anesthesia, Trauma, Vascular Surgery