Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of Levobupivacaine with and without Fentanyl after Continuous Epidural Infusion in Children

Abstract

We conclude that 0.0625% levobupivacaine without fentanyl is an effective perioperative epidural solution in children when infused at a rate of 0.3 ml. kg-1. h-1. The plasma concentrations of 0.125% and 0.0625% levobupivacaine and fentanyl (1 mug/ml) at the end of a 24-h infusion are low.