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Toxicity is usually associated with serum lidocaine concentrations of 9 to 10 mcg per mL, but may occur with concentrations as low as 5 mcg/mL. Central nervous system toxicity has been observed in patients with hepatic cirrhosis who were receiving lidocaine at infusion rates as low as 2.2 to 2.5 mg per min.