For procedures up to (max) 2 hours duration.
Quicker recovery than bupivicaine making it suitable for day-case
Max dose:
3.5ml of 2% hyperbaric prilocaine +/- 20mcg fentanyl
Dose range:
Saddle block: 0.5 – 1.0 ml
> T10 block: 3+ ml
< T10 block: 2-3 ml
From RDH