Lidocaine and Ephedrine on Override from Pyxis

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Joseph T Vu
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Lidocaine and Ephedrine on Override from Pyxis

Hi everyone!

I recently received a request from fetal care inquiring about adding injectable lidocaine and ephedrine to the override list for their Pyxis machine. It doesn't seem like there are any emergent concerns w/ regards to any ISMP recommendations. Accordingly, I was wondering if anyone currently has these medications on override and if there are any suggestions as to why it should not be added to the list.

Hope everyone has a Happy New Year!

Joseph Vu, PharmD