How to Add a Lidocaine Patch Medication

Apply a patch via transdermal or topical every 24 hours or to the desired duration

FAQ: I need to add a lidocaine patch and then remove it 12 hours later.

  1. Add a New Medication

    • Navigate to the resident's medication list and click on "Add Medication."
    • Search for "Lidocaine" by typing a few letters and selecting the correct option from the list.
  2. Select the Correct Drug Details

    • Choose the lidocaine patch option.
    • If "transdermal" is not listed, select it under the drug route.
    • Set the correct drug strength and patch type.
    • If the correct strength is not available, manually edit the drug name and enter the strength.
  3. Set the Frequency and Application Details

    • Under frequency, select "One time daily."
    • Set the application time (e.g., 8 AM for a 24-hour patch).
    • Indicate that one patch is being applied.
    • If necessary, backdate the application.
  4. Select the Body Area and Save

    • Choose the body area where the patch will be applied.
    • Save the entry, and verify the details in the medication log.
  5. Document Patch Removal

    • When removing a 24-hour patch, document the removal after 24 hours.
    • Navigate to the med pass, go back to the previous application date, and mark the patch as removed.
  6. Handling 12-Hour Patches

    • For 12-hour patches, an additional custom medication entry is needed.
    • Create a second entry with "Remove" in the drug name and select "Topical" instead of "Transdermal."
    • This allows removal documentation without requiring a time range.
  7. Finalizing the Entry in Medpass

    • Verify the patch application and removal in the med pass.
    • Disable the body area selection if only documenting removal.
    • Ensure the correct times and patch type (transdermal for 24-hour, topical for 12-hour) are used.


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