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Low concentration of bupivacaine is preferred for
spinal / epidural obstetric analgesia because:
A. It has a longer duration of action
B. It can produce sensory blockade without
paralysing abdominal muscles
C. It distributes more in maternal tissues so
that less reaches the foetus
D. All of the above are correct
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D. All of the above are correct
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