Hiccups Should Not Be a Hiccup in Patient Care: Utilizing Inhaled Lidocaine for Intractable Hiccups

1. The learner should obtain a basic understanding regarding the hiccup reflex arc.2. The learner should obtain an understanding of the first line medications used to treat intractable hiccups, but learn that inhaled lidocaine can also be utilized if symptoms are refractory to first line treatments.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research