Comparison Among Propofol, Alfentanil and Rocuronium as Adjunct to Sevoflurane Anesthesia for Endotracheal Intubation in Children With Frenectomy
Information source: Yonsei University
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Condition(s) targeted: Ankyloglossia
Intervention: administration of propofol (Drug); administration of alfentanil (Drug); administration of rocuronium (Drug)
Phase: N/A
Status: Completed
Sponsored by: Yonsei University
Summary
Several methods have been demonstrated to improve intubating conditions during sevoflurane
induction in children. These include opioids, propofol, and addition of neuromuscular
blocking agents in pediatric patients. But the study about the comparison of these agents
has been uncommon. Frenectomy is common procedure to treat ankyloglossia. It is a short
procedure performed under general anesthesia. The investigators aimed to compare intubating
conditions among children with propofol, alfentanil or rocuronium after sevoflurane
induction.
Clinical Details
Study design: Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Caregiver, Investigator)
Primary outcome: Intubating condition
Eligibility
Minimum age: 1 Year.
Maximum age: 9 Years.
Gender(s): Both.
Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Children, 1-9 years old scheduled elective frenectomy under general anesthesia
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with an abnormal airway, reactive airway disease, gastroesophageal reflux
disease, chronic respiratory disease, or a history of an upper respiratory tract
infection in the preceding 6-week period
Locations and Contacts
Severance hospital, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Additional Information
Related publications: Devys JM, Mourissoux G, Donnette FX, Plat R, Schauvliège F, Le Bigot P, Dureau P, Plaud B. Intubating conditions and adverse events during sevoflurane induction in infants. Br J Anaesth. 2011 Feb;106(2):225-9. doi: 10.1093/bja/aeq346. Epub 2010 Dec 8.
Starting date: February 2012
Last updated: February 4, 2014
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