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‘The influence of MAC values and behaviour of a child on emergence delirium after sevoflurane anaesthesia’

Conditions
‘Emergence delirium’ (ED) is described as a mental disorder during recovery from general anaesthesia. After the introduction of new inhalation anaesthetics such as sevoflurane, this phenomenon again gained prominence. The specific cause is unknown. Objective of the research
Registration Number
EUCTR2010-019420-31-NL
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Authorised-recruitment may be ongoing or finished
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria

b.Inclusion criteria
1.age between 1,5-6 years old
2.written permission (informed consent)
3.no premedication
4.children who have to undergo a diagnostic MRI scan
5.ASA status 1-2
6.parents who speak Dutch
7.parent present at induction

Are the trial subjects under 18? yes
Number of subjects for this age range:
F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) no
F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range
F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) no
F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range

Exclusion Criteria

1.cognitive or emotional development disorder (with exception of ’attention deficit hyperactivity disorder’ (ADHD))
2.use of active ingredients (AI) which influence the central nervous system (anticonvulsants)
3.those who run the risk of developing malignant hyperthermia
4.hypersensitivity to the inhalation anaesthetic sevoflurane and to propofol
5.need for premedication

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional clinical trial of medicinal product
Study Design
Not specified
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