What is the recommended medication to manage pain during an intraosseous infusion?

The recommended medication to manage pain during an intraosseous infusion is Lidocaine 2%. This concentration of Lidocaine is specifically used to help alleviate the pain associated with the insertion of an intraosseous needle and the infusion process that follows.

Lidocaine acts as a local anesthetic, providing numbing effects to the area and reducing the discomfort that patients may experience. The 2% concentration has been established as an effective and safe dosage that achieves the desired analgesic effect without significant side effects.

Using the appropriate concentration is crucial because higher concentrations, such as 5%, can potentially increase the risk of systemic toxicity, especially in a critical care setting where patients may already be compromised. Lower concentrations, such as 0.5%, may not provide sufficient pain relief for the procedure. Therefore, Lidocaine 2% is the optimal choice for managing intraosseous infusion pain effectively.