Spinal Doses

Lidocaine 5% (dilute to 2.5% or less to give)
- T10: 40-50mg
- T4: 60-75mg
Tetracaine 0.5% *dosing is same as bupivacaine
- T10: 8-10mg
- T4: 12-15mg
Bupivacaine 0.5-0.75% *dosing is same as tetracaine
- T10: 8-10mg
- T4: 12-15mg
Ropivacaine 0.5-0.75%
- T10: 10-14mg
- T4: 15-20mg
Chloroprocaine 2-3%
- T10: 40-50mg
- T4: 60mg
Which two local anesthetics have an onset of 2-4min?

Lidocaine and Chloroprocaine
Which local anesthetics have an onset of 4-6min?
- Tetracaine
- Bupivacaine
- Ropivacaine
Which two have a duration (plain) of 60-120min?

Tetracaine and Bupivacaine
How long does plain lidocaine last?

45-75min
How long does chloroprocaine last?

30-60min
How long does Ropivacaine last?

60-90min
What is the only drug on her slide where epinephrine is recommended?

Tetracaine (increases duration to 120-180min)

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Spinal Doses

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Spinal doses

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2013-09-03T20:37:18Z

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