Randomized clinical trial, controlled, double-blind, parallel two-arm.
Randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study conducted at the Clinical Hospital of Porto Alegre between November / 15 and August / 16. This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Institution. Participated children requiring venipuncture randomized in the intervention group who received the ketamine IN 4 mg/kg and placebo saline group. The groups were compared: Puncture time, ease the nurse to perform the procedure, adverse events, changes in vital signs and perception of the companion.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
39
As indicated the use of sedative and after authorization of the person responsible, the child receives the intranasal solution. Before administration of the solution 2 hour and 24 hours after the procedure, must be recorded vital signs of the patient. A person with the help of a clock will make the time count. The nurse and the patient's family must respond to the study protocol questions
As indicated the use of sedative and after authorization of the person responsible, the child receives the intranasal solution. Before administration of the solution 2 hour and 24 hours after the procedure, must be recorded vital signs of the patient. A person with the help of a clock will make the time count. The nurse and the patient's family must respond to the study protocol questions
Decreased venipuncture Time
Time frame: Expected 3 minutes difference between the 2 groups
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