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Comparison of measured versus predicted blood propofol concentrations in children undergoing spinal surgery

Conditions
Children undergoing spinal surgery have propofol anaesthesia delivered by a computerised syringe driver (Target Controlled Infusion or TCI). Spinal surgery is associated with major blood loss. This can result in either over or under-delivery ofpropofol, both can result in serious problems during anaesthesia. .
Therapeutic area: Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E] - Anesthesia and Analgesia [E03]
Registration Number
EUCTR2012-003790-25-GB
Lead Sponsor
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ot Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria

Patients included (All of the below):
1. Children between the age of 5 and 18 years
2. Undergoing spinal surgery lasting more than 3 hours
3. Receiving Propofol intravenous anaesthesia as the primary anaesthetic.
Are the trial subjects under 18? yes
Number of subjects for this age range: 20
F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) no
F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range
F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) no
F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range

Exclusion Criteria

Patients excluded (Either of the below)
1. Surgery expecting to last less than 3 hours
2. Patients with major hepatic or renal disease

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional clinical trial of medicinal product
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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