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How long does lidocaine epidural last?

I am a 30 year old female. I want to know how long does lidocaine epidural last?

2 Answers

2 hrs or less
Any epidural can be made to last for days, usually up to three days after which is taken out. One dose of lidocaine lasts9 min, but the epidural is usually infused using a pump and so can be made to last for up to three days