skip to main content

Intralipid Dose LAST — FRCA Final MCQ

Instant feedback + full explanation. One question, done properly.

ModerateAnaesthetic Equipment & SafetyIntralipid Dose LASTFRCA Final

LAST protocol: initial IV lipid emulsion 20% bolus dose?

Educational content. Not a substitute for clinical judgement or local policy.

Reveal the answer and explanation

Correct answer: B — 1.5 mL/kg

AA LAST protocol: 20% lipid emulsion 1.5 mL/kg over 1 min, then 15 mL/kg/h infusion. Repeat bolus ×2 at 5-min intervals if needed. Max ~12 mL/kg in 30 min. 'Lipid sink' sequesters lipophilic LA from cardiac sodium channels.

Reference: Association of Anaesthetists – 2020 – LAST guidelines