Specific Spinal Doses Chart

Question 1

Bupivacaine 0.5% - 0.75%
T10 dose:
T4 dose:
Onset & Duration:

Answer 1

T10: 10-15mg
T4: 12-20mg
Onset: 4-8min
DOA: 130-220min

Question 2

Levobupivacaine 0.5%
T10 dose:
T4 dose:
Onset & DOA

Answer 2

T10: 10-15mg
T4: 12-20mg
O: 4-8min
DOA: 140-230min

Question 3

Ropivacaine 0.5-1%
T10 dose:
T4 dose:
Onset & DOA:

Answer 3

T10: 12-18mg
T4: 18-25mg
Onset: 3-8min
DOA: 80-210min

Question 4

2-Chloroprocaine 3%
T10 dose:
T4 dose:
Onset & DOA:

Answer 4

T10: 30-40mg
T4: 40-60mg
Onset: 2-4min
DOA: 40-90min

Question 5

Tetracaine 0.5-1%
T10:
T4:
Onset & DOA:

Answer 5

T10: 6-10mg
T4: 12-16mg
Onset: 3-5min
DOA: 90-120min