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
Active Locations (1)
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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104