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Use of Ketamine Associate With an Opioid for Sedation in ICU : a Randomized Controlled Double Blind Study (KetaRea)
The aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of ketamine associated to an opioid for sedation of mechanically ventilated critically ill patients versus placebo. Sedation will be drive by nurses according to an algorithm. The investigators will evaluate the quantity of opioates used in each arm and the safety of ketamine.
Details
| Lead sponsor | University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand |
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| Phase | Phase 4 |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 164 |
| Start date | 2011-10 |
| Completion | 2012-08 |
Conditions
- Sedation for Mechanical Ventilation
Interventions
- Rémifentamil + KETAMINE
- ketamine
Primary outcomes
- Amount of opiate used between study enrollment and mechanical ventilation withdrawal. — after 24 hours
Countries
France