Status:
COMPLETED
Heart Rate Response to Atropine Doses Less Than 0.1mg IV to Anesthetized Infants
Lead Sponsor:
State University of New York at Buffalo
Conditions:
Bradycardia
Arrhythmias
Eligibility:
All Genders
1-2 years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
An infants heart rate is very important because it ensures that blood is pumped to all organs in the body. Heart rate may decrease during anesthesia and surgery, and this is why the anesthesiologist w...
Detailed Description
60 infants, ASA physical status I and II, undergoing elective surgical procedures will be enrolled after signed informed parental consent. All children will be fasted according to institutional guide...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age : 0-2 years old
- Weight : less than the 95th percentile for age and height ( no more than 15kg )
- ASA classification : I-II
- Meets the hospital and department of anesthesiology guidelines with respect to peri-operative care
Exclusion
- History of heart disease
- Any condition predisposing to arrhythmia
- Any medication known to influence the heart rate
- Child taking anti-cholinergic medication routinely
- The use of succinylcholine anticipated (will cause bradycardia)
- Rapid sequence intubation is required (due to aspiration risk)
- Known difficult airway (may be difficult to bag mask ventilate)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01819064
Start Date
February 1 2013
End Date
July 1 2013
Last Update
April 6 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo
Buffalo, New York, United States, 14222