Epidural solution | PCEA | PIEB* | Continuous infusion without PCEA (mL/hour) | ||||
Basal infusion rate (mL/hour) | Bolus volume (mL) | Lockout interval (minutes) | Hourly maximum (mL) | Bolus volume (mL) | Bolus interval (minutes) | ||
0.0625% bupivacaine with 2 to 5 mcg/mL fentanyl or 5 to 20 mcg/ml hydromorphone | 6 to 12 | 3 to 4 | 15 to 20 | 18 to 22 | 6 to 10 | 30 to 75 | 8 to 14 |
0.1% bupivacaine with 2 to 5 mcg/mL fentanyl or 5 to 20 mcg/ml hydromorphone | 3 to 8¶ | 2 to 4¶ | 20 to 30 | 12 to 18 | 4 to 8 | 30 to 75 | 8 to 10 |
0.1% ropivacaine with 2 to 5 mcg/mL fentanyl | 5 to 10¶ | 2 to 4¶ | 15 to 20 | 15 to 22 | 4 to 8 | 30 to 75 | 8 to 14 |
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