It is important not to let lidocaine enter the respiratory tract (risk of aspiration). Application to the throat requires special attention.
Application to the mucous membrane of the cheeks is accompanied by a risk of dysphagia and subsequent aspiration, especially in children. If the sensitivity of the tongue and the mucous membrane of the cheeks are impaired, the risk of their biting increases.
Lidocaine is well absorbed through the mucous membranes (especially in the trachea) and damaged skin. This should be taken into account, especially when treating large areas of tissue in children.
In cases of application of a spray during surgical operations in the pharynx or nasopharynx, it should be taken into account that lidocaine, suppressing the pharyngeal reflex, falls into the larynx and trachea and suppresses the cough reflex, which can lead to bronchopneumonia. This is especially important in children, because they often cause a swallowing reflex. In this regard, the spray is not recommended for local anesthesia before tonsillectomy and adenectomy in children under the age of 8 years.
Care should be taken when applying lidocaine to the damaged mucosa and / or infected areas.
The drug should be used with caution in patients with epilepsy, as well as with bradycardia, impaired conduction in the heart, impaired liver function and severe shock, especially when you can expect absorption of a significant amount of the drug when treating large areas of tissue with high doses.
Lower doses should be used in attenuated and elderly patients, in acute diseases, and in children - in accordance with age and general condition.
In children under 2 years of age Lidocaine Spray is recommended to apply with a cotton swab dipped in the preparation.
During application, the vial should be kept as vertically as possible. The spray should not get into the eyes.
The bottle must not be opened or heated. Regional and local anesthesia should be carried out by experienced specialists in an appropriately equipped room with availability of ready-to-use equipment and preparations necessary for cardiac monitoring and resuscitation. Personnel performing anesthesia should be qualified and trained in the technique of performing anesthesia, should be familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of systemic toxic reactions, adverse events and reactions, and other complications.