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High-flow Nasal Cannula Oxygenation During Rapid Sequence Induction in Children

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
Pediatric Surgery
Rapid Sequence Induction
Interventions
Procedure: Optiflow - HFNO
Procedure: Classic
Registration Number
NCT05063084
Lead Sponsor
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Brief Summary

This randomised study aims to compare the utilization of high-flow humidified nasal oxygenation (HFNO) with standard care, using apnoeic facemask oxygenation, during rapid sequence induction (RSI) of anesthesia in young children.

170 children aged less then 11 years, admitted to the operating room for surgery and with a medical indication of a RSI of anesthesia will be recruited in one university hospital (Necker-Enfants-Malades in Paris).

Children will be randomly assigned into two groups: the control group will benefit of standard care and the HFNO group will receive heated and humidified oxygen through a nasal cannula device during pre-oxygenation and apnoea time prior to tracheal intubation.

HFNO has been evaluated and showed benefits in rapid sequence induction of anesthesia in adults and prolonged apnea time before desaturation in children. To the investigators' knowledge the potential benefit of HFNO during RSI in young children remain to be evaluated.

Detailed Description

Hypoxic events during rapid sequence induction (RSI) in children remain more frequent than during standard induction. Although the exact incidence is difficult to appreciate. However the deleterious consequences of hypoxemia during tracheal intubation procedures are well known.

HFNO is an effective technique to supplement oxygen including during apnoea. Studies in children have shown benefits both during breathing and apneic situation.

A monocentric controlled randomized study including children, aged less then 11 years, will be conducted in order to assess the potential benefits of this technique during RSI. The rate of successful tracheal intubation without oxygen desaturation is the primary outcome.

Children will be randomly assigned into two groups:

* The control group will benefit of standard RSI. Pre-oxygenation will be given through facemask with 100% oxygen during 2 minutes, with a flow of 6 to 8 L.min-1 depending on the age of the child. No oxygen will be delivered during laryngoscopy.

* The HFNO group will be given 2 L.Kg-1.min-1 of humidified and heated 100% O2 through a nasal cannula during a 2 minutes pre-oxygenation and then throughout laryngoscopy.

Adverse events will be recorded and follow-up continued until discharge from the post anesthesia care unit (PACU).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
170
Inclusion Criteria
  • child from birth until 10 years
  • patient needing (elective or in emergency) surgery under general anesthesia requiring tracheal intubation and fulfilling all criteria for a rapid sequence induction
  • Parents or legal guardians signed the Informed consent form
  • Social insurance affiliation

Exclusion Criteria

  • child having one or more contraindication to use high flow nasal oxygenation:
  • Nasal obstruction
  • Recent trauma of aero-digestives tracts
  • Epistaxis
  • Known or suspected fracture of the skull base
  • Cephalo-spinal fluid leak or all other communication between nasal space and intracranial space
  • Tuberculosis or other nasal or lung infection
  • Pneumothorax or pneumo-mediastin documented or suspected
  • Complete limitation of mouth opening
Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
OHD (HFNO)Optiflow - HFNOHigh flow nasal oxygen
ControlClassicClassic pre-oxygenation with facemask
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Intubation without oxygen desaturation episodeUp to 10 minutes

Intubation without oxygen desaturation episode, defined as pulsed oxymetry \<95% during the rapid sequence induction process of anesthesia in the operating room.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Occurrence of all adverse eventsuntil the exit of the recovery room

Occurrence of all adverse events during tracheal intubation in the operating room (linked or not to the use of HFNO)

Number of attempted tracheal intubations required to succeed the processUp to 10 minutes

Number of attempted tracheal intubations required to succeed the process

Satisfaction of the anaesthetist and the anaesthesia team regarding the use of HFNOExit of the recovery room

Questionnaire about satisfaction, the use of the procedure, stress level and potential genes

Oxygen saturation levelUp to 10 minutes

Measurement of the lowest oxygen saturation during the tracheal intubation process

Tracheal intubation without facemask reventilationUp to 10 minutes

Tracheal intubation without facemask reventilation

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hôpital Necker - Enfants malades

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Paris, France

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