Clinical trials: Rapid Sequence Induction
Airway Control, Anesthesia
Ketamine Versus Etomidate for Rapid Sequence Intubation
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness and safety of ketamine and etomidate during rapid sequence intubation (RSI).
- Conditions
- Airway Control, Anesthesia, Intubation, Complication
- Trial name
- NCT01823328
- Testing
- Ketamine, Etomidate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 143 people
- Sponsor
- Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute
Adrenal Insufficiency
Evaluation of Etomidate on Adrenal Function in Trauma Patients
Trauma patients are at increased risk for adrenal function insufficiency. A commonly used agent for rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is known to decrease adrenal function.
- Trial name
- NCT00462644
- Testing
- RSI sedation with etomidate/succinylcholine, RSI sedation with fentanyl/midazolam/succinylcholine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Tennessee