Local Anesthetic Dosing Calculator
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Quick Reference - Maximum Doses (mg/kg)
Without Epinephrine:• Bupivacaine/Levobupivacaine: 2.5
• Ropivacaine: 3.0
• Lidocaine/Mepivacaine: 5.0
• Chloroprocaine: 20
With Epinephrine:
• Bupivacaine/Levobupivacaine: 3.0
• Lidocaine/Mepivacaine: 7.0
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BY USING THIS CALCULATOR, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:
• This tool is NOT a medical device
• Dosing recommendations are based on published literature but may not reflect current guidelines
• Individual patient factors and clinical context must always be considered
• Maximum doses vary by institution and clinical scenario
• The developers and Baby Blocks assume NO LIABILITY for clinical outcomes
• You are a qualified healthcare professional
This calculator does not account for:
• Patient-specific factors (organ dysfunction, pregnancy, genetics)
• Drug interactions or prior doses
• Institutional protocols
NEVER rely solely on this calculator. When in doubt, consult colleagues or institutional guidelines.
References: ASRA/ESRA guidelines (2018) and pediatric anesthesia literature.
By clicking "Calculate," you confirm you have read and agree to these terms.
• This tool is NOT a medical device
• Dosing recommendations are based on published literature but may not reflect current guidelines
• Individual patient factors and clinical context must always be considered
• Maximum doses vary by institution and clinical scenario
• The developers and Baby Blocks assume NO LIABILITY for clinical outcomes
• You are a qualified healthcare professional
This calculator does not account for:
• Patient-specific factors (organ dysfunction, pregnancy, genetics)
• Drug interactions or prior doses
• Institutional protocols
NEVER rely solely on this calculator. When in doubt, consult colleagues or institutional guidelines.
References: ASRA/ESRA guidelines (2018) and pediatric anesthesia literature.
By clicking "Calculate," you confirm you have read and agree to these terms.
Reference: PMID: 29319604 - Suresh S et al. (2018)
"ESRA/ASRA Practice Advisory on Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity"
"ESRA/ASRA Practice Advisory on Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity"