The Role of Interfascial Plane Blocks in Paediatric Regional Anaesthesia: A Narrative Review of Current Perspectives and Updates

Table 2

Maximum recommended dosages of commonly used local anaesthetics in paediatric patients.

Local anaesthetic	Class	Maximum dose
Lidocaine	Amide	5 mg/kg
Bupivacaine	Amide	2.5 mg/kg
Ropivacaine	Amide	2.5 mg/kg
Levobupivacaine	Amide	2.5 mg/kg
2 Chloroprocaine	Ester	20 mg/kg

Adapted from NYSORA: Regional Anesthesia in Pediatric Patients: General Considerations.