title: Determination of low levels of bupivacaine (Marcaine) in plasma during epidural analgesia.
abstract: A rapid method is described for the determination of plasma levels of bupivacaine used for epidural analgesia during childbirth. Data obtained in a clinical study are also given.
mesh_terms: D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural; D002045:Bupivacaine / Q000097:blood*; D002849:Chromatography, Gas / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007743:Labor, Obstetric; D008832:Microchemistry; D011247:Pregnancy
chemical_list: D002045:Bupivacaine