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Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Long-acting local anesthetic of the amide type.

Half-life
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2,5 h

Indication
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Conductive and infiltration anaesthesia, sympathetic nerve block, 1st choice local anaesthetic in obstetrics.

Dosage and method of use
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Dosage according to the type of procedure to be performed. Maximum doses: 0.25% (max. 60 ml or 2 mg/kg bw), 0.5% (max. 30 ml), 0.75% (max. 20 ml).

Remember!

Highest toxicity of amide-type local anesthetics, slow onset of action, cardiotoxic!

Cave! No intravascular injection!

Preparations
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Bucaine, Carbostesin, Dolanaest

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020