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Drugs for maintenance of epidural analgesiaa
| Drug | Concentration |
|---|---|
| Local anesthetics | |
| Bupivacaine | 0.05%–0.1% |
| Ropivacaine | 0.08%–0.2% |
| Opioids | |
| Fentanyl | 1.5–3 μg/mL |
| Sufentanil | 0.2–0.33 μg/mL |
Continuous infusions usually consist of a local anesthetic combined with an opioid, administered at a rate of 8 to 15 mL/h into the lumbar epidural space.
