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Characteristics of local anesthetic
| Type of local anesthetic* | Concentration (%) | Total volume (ml) | Additive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ropivacaine | 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.75 | 20-40 | 23% used epinephrine 5 μg/ml |
| Bupivacaine | 0.25, 0.375, 0.5 | 20-25 | |
| Levo-bupivacaine | 0.25, 0.5 | 20-25 | |
| Lignocaine | 1-1.5 | 20-30 |
*53% used admixture of long-acting and short-acting LA (bupivacaine or levo-bupivacaine mixed with lignocaine). LA=Local anesthetic
