Table 2 Dose limitation of locally injected anesthetics
Drug | Maximum dose |
|---|---|
Bupivacaine 0.25% (2.5 mg/ml) | 2 mg/kg |
Bupivacaine 0.25% with epinephrine | 3 mg/kg |
Lidocaine 1% (10 mg/ml) | 4.5 mg/kg |
Lidocaine 1%with epinephrine | 7 mg/kg |
Procaine 1% (10 mg/ml) | 7 mg/kg |
Procaine 1% with epinephrine | 9 mg/kg |