Influence of Premedication Protocols for Neonatal Endotracheal Intubation on Cerebral Oxygenation

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2012-07-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of premedication drugs Atropin, Fentanyl and Mivacurium and of endotracheal intubation on cerebral oxygenation and cardiac output in term and preterm newborn infants. Two different protocols of premedication are compared.

• Phase: Phase 4
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: University of Ulm
• Treatments: Atropine; Fentanyl; Mivacurium

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• newborn infant below 44 weeks postmenstrual age

• indication for elective or semi-elective endotracheal Intubation

• parental informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• emergency intubation