Local Anesthetic Dosing Calculator
The Local Anesthetic Dosing Calculator is a clinical tool designed to determine the maximum safe dose of local anesthetics based on drug concentration and patient body weight. It assists healthcare providers during procedures requiring higher anesthetic doses, such as large laceration repairs and intradermal injections. By calculating individualized maximum dosages, the calculator supports safe administration practices and helps prevent toxicity and adverse events, including local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST). In addition, this tool outlines the characteristics of LAST, how to minimize LAST, and provides evidence-based management steps to guide providers in the event of this adverse reaction.
Authors
- William Caputo
- Nicole Spence
- John Paolo Palad
Institutions
- Boston University (US)
- Staten Island University Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Evidence to Action Official Journal of MDCalc
- Published
- 2026-04-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.65357/001c.160347
- Primary Topic
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00