Bupivacaine contains a black box warning against epidural use of 0.75% concentration during labor and delivery.Why is the 0.75% concentration of bupivacaine contraindicated for this use?
A) Cardiac arrest with difficult resuscitation may occur.
B) Convulsions may occur.
C) Ischemia and gangrene may occur.
D) None of the above are true.
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