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Weight-adapted dose of bupivacaine as suggested by the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine/European Society of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy for pediatric spinal anesthesia [19]
| Weight (kg) | Bupivacaine dose (mg/kg) |
|---|---|
| < 5a | 1 |
| 5–15 | 0.4 |
| > 15 | 0.3 |
aAlso for neonates and premature newborns
