Sensitivity of ECG on Detection of Three Different Intravascular Applied Test Doses of Bupivacaine and Epinephrine

Sensitivity of Electrocardiogram on Detection of Three Different Intravascular Applied Test Doses of Bupivacaine and Epinephrine: a Study in Children of Different Age

The purpose of this prospective randomised study is to investigate electrocardiographic alterations after intravascular injection of three different test solutions of bupivacaine and epinephrine in anaesthetised children up to 16 years of age.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 0 to 16
• healthy
• parental consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• ASA >1
• allergy against local anaesthetics