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Deep Neuromuscular Blockade in Strabismus Surgery

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Strabismus
Interventions
Other: moderate to deep neuromuscular blockade
Other: shallow to minimal neuromuscular blockade
Registration Number
NCT05882643
Lead Sponsor
Seoul National University Hospital
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if inducing a moderate or greater neuromuscular block (TOF count 0-3) when performing a neuromuscular block in pediatric patients aged 3 to 18 years undergoing strabismus surgery under general anesthesia can reduce the incidence of the oculocardiac reflex.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
204
Inclusion Criteria
  • Pediatric patients between the ages of 3 and 18 who are American Society of Anesthesiologists physical classification (ASA) I, II, or III scheduled for strabismus surgery under general anesthesia.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients with underlying cardiovascular disease
  • Patients with preoperative electrocardiograms showing conduction disturbances
  • Patients with neuromuscular disease
  • Any other patient who, in the opinion of the investigator, is not a good candidate for the study.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
block groupmoderate to deep neuromuscular blockade* Maintaining moderate to deep neuromuscular blockade during an intraoperative period (Train-of-four 0-3, post-tetanic count \> 1) * Rocuronium (intravenous, 1.0 mg/kg)
control groupshallow to minimal neuromuscular blockade* Maintaining shallow to minimal neuromuscular blockade during an intraoperative period (Train-of-four 4, post-tetanic count \< 0.9) * Rocuronium (intravenous, 0.3 mg/kg)
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The incidence of grade 2 or greater oculocardiac reflex (induced, during strabismus surgery)During induced oculocardiac reflex test by ophthalmologists

\> 20% reduction in heart rate induced by intentional manipulation of the extraocular rectus muscle

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The incidence of grade 1 oculocardiac reflex (induced, during strabismus surgery)During induced oculocardiac reflex test by ophthalmologists

\< 20% reduction in heart rate induced by intentional manipulation of the extraocular rectus muscle

Number of times Rescue IV Atropine has been used for oculocardiac reflexDuring general anesthesia for strabismus surgery (within 2 hour)

Number of times Rescue IV Atropine has been used (0.02mg/kg) for oculocardiac reflex

Results from a refraction test before strabismus surgeryBefore strabismus surgery (within 12 month)

Results from a refraction test before strabismus surgery measured at outpatient clinic

The incidence of grade 2 or greater oculocardiac reflex (during strabismus surgery)During general anesthesia for strabismus surgery (within 2 hour)

\> 20% reduction in heart rate during strabismus surgery

Postoperative nausea/vomitingFrom extubation to post-anesthesia care unit stay (within 1 hour)

Presence of postoperative nausea/vomiting as assessed in the recovery room

The incidence of grade 1 greater oculocardiac reflex (during strabismus surgery)During general anesthesia for strabismus surgery (usually within 2 hour)

\< 20% reduction in heart rate during strabismus surgery

Results from a refraction test at strabismus surgeryDuring general anesthesia for strabismus surgery (within 2 hour)

Results from a refraction test during strabismus surgery

The incidence of hypotensionDuring general anesthesia for strabismus surgery (within 2 hour)

The incidence of hypotension, defined as a drop to 20% or more of baseline mean blood pressure

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Seoul National University Hospital

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

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