Table 1
Chart showing the maximum safe dose of anaesthetic
Local anaesthetic
Maximimum dose
Duration of action (h)
Bupivicaine
2 mg/kg
2–4
Lidocaine
3 mg/kg
1
Lidocaine/vasoconstrictor (avoid near end organ)
5 mg/kg
1.5
Prilocaine
6 mg/kg
1.5