A study to compare the efficacy of dexmedetomidine and midazolam for sedation of mechanically ventilated children.
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: Z991- Dependence on respirator
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2021/03/031988
- Lead Sponsor
- Dr Mrinmayee Deshmukh
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ot Yet Recruiting
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 0
Inclusion Criteria
All children aged 1 month to less than 18 years of age admitted to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit:
who are mechanically ventilated using an endotracheal tube and
requiring continuous sedation and intubation for at least next 24 hours (as anticipated by the treating team).
Exclusion Criteria
Neurologic injury or pathology/ chronic Central nervous system insult leading to prolonged or permanent weakness,
Acute brain injury resulting in altered consciousness or cognitive dysfunction,
Requirement of continuous Neuro-muscular blockade,
Refractory shock,
Bradycardia.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method