Choosing Better Drug Option for Sedation in Pediatric Population Intraoperatively
Conditions
Brief summary
Comparison of sedative effects of dexmedetomidine and midazolam using ramsay sedation scores intraoperatively in children undergoing inguinal hernia repair.
Detailed description
a randomized controlled trial to compare the sesative effects of dexmedetomidine and midazolam in pediatric population planned for inguinal herna repair under TIVA in sheikh zayed hospital rahim yar khan.
Interventions
DRUGDexmedetomidine injection
Inj precedex 200mcg in 1ml given in stat doses
DRUGMidazolam
Inj.midazolam 5mg/5ml given in stat doses
Sponsors
Sheikh Zayed Medical College
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 12 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* ASA I and II Age 6 to 12 years Any gender
Exclusion criteria
* ASA III and above Age less than 2 years and above 12 years Congenital heart disease Cardiac arrythmias Congenital abnormalities Respiratory disease Endocrine disorders Mental retardation Organ dysfunction Bleeding disorders Physician or family refusal Previous surgeries Allergy to any drug
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dexmedetomidine is better sedative agent than midazolam in pediatric population | 25 minutes |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Midazolam is better sedating agent than dexmedetomidine in pediatric population | 25 minutes |
| Midazolam and dexmedetomidine are equally good sedating agents in pediatric population | 25 minutes |
Outcome results
None listed