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Table 2: Quantities of Local Anaesthetics for Spinals
| Type of Block | Hyperbaric Bupivacaine | Plain Bupivacaine | Hyperbaric Lignocaine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddle block, eg operations on genitalia, perineum | 2ml | 3ml | 1ml |
| Lumbar block, eg operations on legs | 3-3.5ml | 3-3.5ml | 2ml |
| Mid Thoracic block, eg hernia, hysterectomy | 3-4ml | 3-4ml | 2ml |
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