drugset / Trial / NCT02386462
Determine the ED50 of Dexmedetomidine to Facilitate LMA Insertion During Anaesthesia Induction
NaSingle-groupOpen-labelTreatment
Summary
Dexmedetomidine can be used as a co-induction agent to facilitate laryngeal mask airway (LMA) insertion with minimal effect on respiratory function. The purpose of the study was to determine the median effective dose (ED50) of dexmedetomidine to facilitate LMA insertion during anaesthesia induction with propofol 2.0 mg/kg.
Timeline
- Start
- 2014-11
- Primary completion
- 2015-04
- Completion
- 2015-04
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Dexmedetomidine | Other / unclassified | 1 ug/kg | — |
| Background | Propofol | Small molecule | 2 mg/kg | — |
Indications
No indication recorded.