A Dose Finding Study of Remifentanil and Propofol for Lumbar Punctures in Children

Summary

This study will examine whether the combination of two anaesthetic medications, propofol and remifentanil, is suitable for short duration surgical procedures, providing a shorter recovery time and fewer side effects than either drug used alone.

Timeline

Start

2005-09

Primary completion

2007-09

Completion

2008-01

Publications

• Results Hayes JA, Lopez AV, Pehora CM, Robertson JM, Abla O, Crawford MW. Coadministration of propofol and remifentanil for lumbar puncture in children: dose-response and an evaluation of two dose combinations. Anesthesiology. 2008 Oct;109(4):613-8. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0b013e31818629f3.

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