Table 1 Mean lidocaine levels with ranges (μg ml−1)
| Time (hours) | 60 mg hr−1 | 120 mg hr−1 | All patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.3 (0.6–4.5) | 3.3 (1.3–6.6) | 2.8 |
| 6 | 3.0 (0.9–4.9) | 5.1 (2.9–10.5) | 4.2 |
| 12 | 4.2 (0.8–9.4) | 5.3 (1.5–12.3) | 4.9 |
| All times | 3.2 | 4.6 | 4.0 |
| Time (hours) | 60 mg hr−1 | 120 mg hr−1 | All patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.3 (0.6–4.5) | 3.3 (1.3–6.6) | 2.8 |
| 6 | 3.0 (0.9–4.9) | 5.1 (2.9–10.5) | 4.2 |
| 12 | 4.2 (0.8–9.4) | 5.3 (1.5–12.3) | 4.9 |
| All times | 3.2 | 4.6 | 4.0 |
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