Date Published
July 21, 2022
Updated For
ALS PCS Version ALS PCS Version 5.2
Question:
Why should Lidocaine be administered before Xylometazoline?
Answer:
Xylocaine will dampen the gag before nasotracheal intubation. However, it does take some time to work (2-3 minutes to achieve analgesia). Therefore, it is advantageous to administer lidocaine before Xylometazoline.
Categories
Keywords
Airway, Topical
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