Which type of anesthesia has the slowest onset:
- A. lidocaine
- B. mepivacaine
- C. bupivacaine & Ropivacaine (Longest)- correct answer according to table***
- D. Chloroprocaine (Safest & fastest onset)
Option C, bupivacaine & Ropivacaine, is indeed the type of anesthesia with the slowest onset, according to the table mentioned.
Here's a breakdown of the onsets for each option:
- Lidocaine:
Onset time of 2-5 minutes, making it a faster-acting option than bupivacaine and ropivacaine.
- Mepivacaine:
Onset time of 1-4 minutes, again faster than the slowest option.
- Bupivacaine & Ropivacaine:
Onset time of 10-20 minutes, making them the slowest-acting options among the choices provided.
- Chloroprocaine:
Onset time of 1-3 minutes, again faster than the slowest option.
Therefore, based on the information you provided, option C is the correct answer.
