Newborns as compared to adults eliminate lidocaine:
Correct Answer: More slowly
Description: Newborn infants have immature hepatic enzyme systems and hence prolonged elimination of lidocaine, bupivacaine, and ropivacaine. Ref: Miller's anesthesia-7th ed, Chapter 30.
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