What is the dosing for percutaneous infiltration of lidocaine in the implant/explant of an implantable loop recorder?
Abstract
General guidelines suggest using lidocaine 0.5% to 1% at a maximum of 4.5 mg/kg or 300 mg total dose for percutaneous infiltration, but specific doses for implantable loop recorders aren't detailed.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
ECG Monitoring and Analysis
Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 13 January 2026