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On completion of the amputation an epidural catheter should be placed 10-15 cms into the sciatic nerve sheath and 20 ml 0.5% bupivacaine with 5 μg/ml epinephrine injected, in preparation for the peripheral nerve block infusion. Lumbar epidural anæsthesia-analgesia is an acceptable alternative. ................
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