Question 207 · LDEK · Local anesthetics
A local anesthesia is performed in a 5-year-old child (weighing 20 kg) with 2% lidocaine without vasoconstrictors. What is the maximal volume of the anesthetic solution, that can be given to this patient?
- A. 10 mL.
- B. 7 mL.
- C. 5 mL.
- D. 3 mL.
- E. 1 mL.
Hint
Convert the 2% concentration into mg/mL, then apply the maximum mg/kg dose for plain lidocaine without adrenaline.
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