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Local anesthetic maximum dose
Maximum doses for bupivacaine, levobupivacaine, ropivacaine by technique (ESRA/ASRA 2018) – mg and ml per concentration
Calculation aid for healthcare professionals: the calculator reproduces what the sources cited assign to the inputs. Clinical assessment and every treatment decision remain with the treating physician. Inputs and results are not stored.
Frequently asked questions
Local anesthetic maximum dose: What does this calculator compute?
Calculates from body weight, block technique and concentration the maximum dose of local anesthetic in mg and ml according to the ESRA/ASRA recommendations 2018 on pediatric regional anesthesia (caudal block 2 mg/kg ropivacaine or 2.5 mg/kg bupivacaine, epidural 1.7 mg/kg, peripheral blocks 0.5–1.5 mg/kg, fascial plane blocks 0.25–0.75 mg/kg, spinal anesthesia weight-dependent).
Local anesthetic maximum dose: Which sources is this calculator based on?
Suresh S, Ecoffey C, Bosenberg A, et al.: The European Society of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy/American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Recommendations on Local Anesthetics and Adjuvants Dosage in Pediatric Regional Anesthesia (Reg Anesth Pain Med 43:211–216) (2018); Neal JM, Barrington MJ, Fettiplace MR, et al.: The Third American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Practice Advisory on Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (Reg Anesth Pain Med 43:113–123) (2018)