Status:

COMPLETED

Remifentanil Propofol Infusion in Pediatric Spinal Surgery

Lead Sponsor:

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Collaborating Sponsors:

Children's Anesthesiology Associates, Ltd.

Conditions:

Spinal Fusion

Eligibility:

All Genders

1-18 years

Brief Summary

Total intravenous anesthesia(TIVA) is a commonly used anesthetic technique. Although TIVA can be accomplished with a variety of drug combinations, infusions of Propofol and Remifentanil are often used...

Detailed Description

During Total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA), the anesthetic propofol and the opioid remifentanil are often used together. Previous studies have demonstrated the synergy between these combinations of me...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male and Female patients age 0 to 18 years old
  • Spinal surgery at CHOP between 4/1/07 and 3/31/08
  • Complete CompuRecord Anesthesia documentation
  • Use of Propofol and Remifentanil infusions as primary anesthetic technique

Exclusion

  • Chronic opioid or benzodiazepine medication use prior to surgery
  • Use of other anesthetic infusions (i.e. Ketamine/Fentanyl) during TIVA
  • Use of Neuraxial opioids
  • Use of other Induction medications (i.e. Sodium Thiopental)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2008

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

12 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00761072

Start Date

July 1 2008

End Date

April 1 2009

Last Update

March 7 2013

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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104