After Lidocaine Infusion

You had a lidocaine infusion today.  Your health care provider provided lidocaine to help relieve your body pain.  As you recover, follow the instructions below.

Activity

• Do not drive or operate heavy equipment. You will need someone else to drive you home.

• Take it easy the rest of the day.  Avoid lifting heavy objects, pullling and pushing activities.

• You may return to normal activity tomorrow.

Home Care

• You may resume your normal diet.

When to call 911

Call 911 immediately if you have:

• Chest pain

• Heart palpitations (this is when your heart is beating too hard or too fast)

• Blurred or double vision

• Dizziness

• Metallic taste

• Ringing in the ears