An observational study in Pharmacological Action, sponsored by Masaryk Hospital Usti nad Labem. Completed at 1 site in Czechia. Open to participants aged 3 Months to 18 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-10-09.
Sponsored by Masaryk Hospital Usti nad Labem · Observational
Summary
The premedication is one of the essential sides of pediatrics anesthesia. Midazolam is considered such as standard these days. Children may develope a paradoxical reaction to benzodiazepines which is one of the adverse effect. Its incidence is unknown. The hypothesis is, in pediatric patients undergoing general anesthesia premedicated with oral midazolam, the incidence of the paradoxical reaction is 10%. Primary Goal of the study is to find out the incidence of the paradoxical reaction in pediatric patients premedicated with oral midazolam prior to general anesthesia. Secondary goal is to find out the incidence of the paradoxical reactions in children of different age groups. For the assessment, the study uses parameters: RASS, blood pressure, heart rate, PAED, PSAS, MAS and VAS.
The premedication is one of the essential sides of pediatrics anesthesia. Midazolam is considered such as standard these days. Children may develope a paradoxical reaction to benzodiazepines which is one of the adverse effect.
The paradoxical reaction is an abnormal stimulative reaction to benzodiazepines characterized by hallucination, disorientation, alteration in perception and recognition as well as the escalation of negative emotion- uncalming crying, agitation, restlessness, and hostility. Risk factors for the development of the paradoxical reaction are young age, mental illness, genetic disposition, male sex, alcohol abuse, and higher midazolam doses.
The incidence of paradoxical reaction is referred to be about 1-10%, in some specific groups even more (about 29%). The exact incidence is still not known since the accurate definition of paradoxical reaction is still missing.
Primary Goal of the study is find out the incidence of the paradoxical reaction in pediatric patients premedicated with oral midazolam prior to general anesthesia and incidence of the paradoxical reactions in children of different age groups (3 months-1 year, 1 year-3 years, 3 years-6 years, 6 years-12 years, 12 years-18 years) . The calculated file size is 500 patients. All eligible patients should be evaluated for pre-treatment, pre-anesthesia, immediately prior to anesthesia and anesthesia when RASS above -2. For purpose of the study we have determined the definition of paradoxical reaction as an increase in pulse and/or blood pressure of 20% over pre-premedication , RASS increase by one point or more and raising PEAD to 10 or more points. The paradoxical reaction criteria are met if at least two points of the definition are met. Change within 45min. after premedication.
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All eligible patients should be evaluated for pre-treatment, pre-anesthesia, immediately prior to anesthesia and anesthesia when RASS above -2
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age from 3 months to 18 years
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Incidence of the paradoxical reaction in pediatric patients premedicated with oral midazolam prior to general anesthesia.
Investigate the incidence of paradoxical reactions after administration of midazolam in the pediatric population
Time frame: Change within 45min. after premedication
Plan to share: No
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