“No-Sting” Anesthetic Mixture
| Solution | Composition |
|---|---|
| Solution 1: 0.5% lidocainea | Lidocaine 4% (4 cc); lactated ringer’s (24 cc); bicarbonate (2 cc); epinephrine (0) |
| Solution 2: 0.5% lidocaine with epinephrinea | Lidocaine 4% (4 cc); lactated ringer’s (24 cc); bicarbonate (2 cc); epinephrine (0.15 cc of 1:1,000) |
a This solution is preservative free and should be discarded at the end of each workday.