Today's Daily Dose: Regional nerve blocks

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Which agents are good choices for use in regional nerve blocks?

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“The quick onset of lidocaine, coupled with bupivicaine's extended duration of effect (up to eight hours), make them a good choice for combined use in regional nerve blocks. The agents may be used with or without epinephrine.”

-Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM

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