Lidocaine is also used as a pre- medication in rapid sequence intubation, and as a local anesthetic for IVs and suturing.V-tach with a pulse: 1.0-1.5 mg/kg slow IV, may repeat at 1/2 dose in 5-10 min, maximum dose 3 mg/kg. If patient is 70 years, has hepatic failure, or CHF decrease second dose to...