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Frequency of Residual Neuromuscular Blockade in the Pediatric Population

Terminated
Conditions
Neuromuscular Blockade
Interventions
Procedure: Neuromuscular blockade
Registration Number
NCT01786863
Lead Sponsor
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Brief Summary

This study is designed to investigate the frequency of Residual Neuromuscular Blockade (RNMB) in the pediatric population.

Detailed Description

The proposed study will be the first to investigate the incidence of residual postoperative neuromuscular blockade in the pediatric patient following the intraoperative use of NMBA's. If there is significant residual blockade present, it may be that these effects will lead to postoperative respiratory complications including hypoxemia, atelectasis, and prolonged oxygen requirement resulting in a prolonged stay in the post-anesthesia care unit.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
5
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Age less than 18 years.
  2. Surgery requiring the administration of neuromuscular blocking, agents with planned extubation in the postoperative care unit (PACU).
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Neuromuscular diseases which may prolong the duration of NMBA's or exaggerate the effects of residual blockade.
  2. The need for postoperative mechanical ventilation.
  3. Direct admission to the Pediatric ICU, NICU or CTICU.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Neuromuscular blockadeNeuromuscular blockade-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
train-of-four (TOF) ratio1 day

TOF ratio shows the residual of neuromuscular agents.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Nationwide Children's

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Columbus, Ohio, United States

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