Which of the following is false with regards to bupivacaine: (A) Bupivacaine concentration for epidural anaesthesia is 0.5%, (B) Bupivacaine concentration for spinal anaesthesia is 0.5%, (C) Bupivacaine is used frequently for i.v regional anaesthesia, (D) Bupivacaine is most potent local anaesthetic
Answer is C. Bupivacaine is contraindicated in Bier’s block or IVRA.