Premedication for Non-Emergency Endotracheal Intubation In the NICU

Summary

Those infants who received the muscle relaxation in combination with the vagolytic (reduce vagus nerve impulses) and pain medication will have reduced time to successful intubation (placement of tube into the lungs), a decrease in the number of attempts, and better intubation conditions reported by the practitioner. The objectives of the study include: 1.) Does the medication protocol outlined in this study provide optimal intubation conditions? (i.e.good jaw relaxation, open and immobile vocal cords and suppression of gag reflex) 2.) Does the addition of a muscle relaxant prior to intubation contribute to less attempts and achieving successful intubation as opposed to neonates who do not receive the muscle relaxant.

Timeline

Start

2011-01

Primary completion

2013-12

Completion

2014-01

Drugs

Indications