Understanding Dexmedetomidine In Infants Post-Operative From Cardiac Surgery

Summary

This study is being conducted to determine what dexmedetomidine does to the body and in turn, what how the body handles the medication. This medication, for the purpose of this trial, is used as a short-term sedative for infants who are immediately post-operative from cardiac surgery and have a breathing tube and are breathing with the assistance of a mechanical ventilator or breathing machine.

Timeline

Start

2004-05

Primary completion

2006-10

Completion

2006-10

Drugs

Indications