Why are carpules color coded?

Why are carpules color coded?


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The color code identifies which anesthetic drug(s) is/are in the carpule



Red band

Lidocaine 2% Epi 1:100,000



Green band

Lidocaine 2% Epi 1:50,000



Purple/Light blue band

Lidocaine



Dark Brown band

Mepivacaine 2% Levonordefrin 1:20,000



Light Brown band

Mepivacaine 3%



Yellow band

Prilocaine 4% Epi 1:200,000



Black band

Prilocaine 4%



Dark Blue band

Bupivacaine .5% Epi 1:200,000



Dark Gray band

Articaine 4% Epi 1:100,000


Light Gray band

Articaine 4% Epi 1:200,000