Epidural lidocaine dosing for intrapartum cesarean delivery: do the current guidelines fit clinical practice?

Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 2026

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Authors: Taylor Hartshorne, Russell K. McAllister, Michael R. Fettiplace, Michael P. Hofkamp
DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2026-107835
Cited by: 1
References: 9

Abstract

Administration of lidocaine through an indwelling labor epidural catheter is a common anesthetic technique for cesarean delivery (CD).[1][1] Our anecdotal experience suggests that patients frequently receive large doses of epidural lidocaine for CD anesthesia. However, the incidence of exceeding

Fields of Study & Subjects

Anesthesia and Pain Management Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Pregnancy-related medical research

Publication details

Journal / source
Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine
Publisher
BMJ
Pages
rapm–2026
Publication date
28 May 2026
Language
EN