A comparison of propofol and dexmedetomidine for sedation during hip and knee arthoplasty.

Phase 4

Recruiting

• Conditions: Sedation during hip and knee arthroplasty, which is often associated with a need for airway support due to respiratory depression and reduced airway tone.; Anaesthesiology - Anaesthetics; Musculoskeletal - Osteoarthritis

• Registration Number: ACTRN12612000211864
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Mark Suss

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2012-02-20
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Adults with neuraxial block undergoing hip and knee arthroplasty.

Exclusion Criteria

Any contraindication to sedation.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Patient satisfaction with the sedation experience will be assessed postoperatively on an analogue scale. Mean patient satisfaction scores will be compared between groups.[Within one week.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The outcome will be assessed using clinical assessment. It will be determined by the treating clinician whether one or more of jaw support; laryngeal mask insertion; use of Guedel airway; or endotracheal tube insertion occurs. Lowest pulse and lowest systolic blood pressure will be recorded intraoperatively. This will be recorded on the worksheet.[Intraoperative (less than three hours)]