drugset / Trial / NCT01386229
A Comparison of Etomidate and Ketamine for Anesthesia Induction in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
RandomizedParallel-groupQuadruple-blindTreatment
Summary
The aim of this study is to determine whether ketamine is an acceptable alternative to etomidate for anesthesia induction in coronary artery bypass graft surgery in terms of hemodynamic stability and also to compare these agents regarding their effect on adrenal gland steroid synthesis in these patients.
Timeline
- Start
- 2011-03
- Primary completion
- 2011-12
- Completion
- 2012-03
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparator | Etomidate | Small molecule | 3 mg/kg | Intravenous |
| Comparator | Ketamine | Small molecule | 2 mg/kg | Intravenous |
Indications
No indication recorded.