Can 2% lidocaine be given im?

Today when looking for 1% lidocaine to mix with rocephin, I came across 2% lidocaine. Is it something you give IM? Can it be used to mix with rocephin? I don't quite know what it is used for.
We use it for bone marrow aspirations.

Do you give it IM or subq?

Very confused by your post...what is the objective for the lidocaine? Topical numbing? Antiarrhythmic?

The doctor puts it in deep IM. Why are you mixing rocephin with lidocaine? We always hang ours IV.

I'm a new nurse and I'm sorry for the confusion. I know you can use 1% lidocaine to mix with rocephin because it hurts like crazy. My question was can you use 2% for the same thing? or what is it used for?

I have heard of Lidocaine being mixed with Rocephin when given IM because it is painful. I think the difference between the 1% or 2%, is just that, 1mg/ml or 2/ml. I think IV doses treat arrythmias.

When all else fails, call your support team, pharmacy for example

Quote from SolaireSolsticeThe doctor puts it in deep IM. Why are you mixing rocephin with lidocaine? We always hang ours IV.

Quote from OCNRN63We gave it IM in the ED for some STDs.

We do mix lidocaine with IM rocephin. Not sure if its 1% or 2%. Call the pharmacy and ask them.

Ah, good to know.

We mix 1% all the time with Rocephin. Isn't 2% what they use to numb for sutures?