This is a prospective, non-blinded study to evaluate rocuronium infusion requirements using the TetraGraph Neuromuscular Transmission Monitor during surgical procedures in patients less than 18 yrs. of age.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
50
etraGraph is a unique, EMG-based portable device for quantitative (objective) monitoring of neuromuscular function. It is a precise and easy to use tool for monitoring depth of block, ensuring adequate recovery of muscle function, and aiding the clinician to reduce the incidence of residual block.
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Rocuronium Bolus Dose
Amount of rocuronium administered in a bolus dose during induction of anesthesia.
Time frame: During the surgery (2-8 hrs.)
Rocuronium Infusion Dose
The amount of rocuronium given by continuous infusion in mg/kg/hr to maintain one twitch of the train of four (TOF)
Time frame: During surgery (2-8 hrs.)
Maximum Dose of Rocuronium
The maximum dose of rocuronium administered by a continuous infusion per patient to maintain one twitch of the train of four (TOF)
Time frame: During the surgery (2-8 hrs.)
Rocuronium Infusion Time
Amount of time in minutes that patients received rocuronium infusion.
Time frame: During the surgery (2-8 hrs.)
Rocuronium Rescue Boluses
The number of patient that received rescue boluses of rocuronium in addition to the infusion to maintain one twitch of the train of four (TOF)
Time frame: During the surgery (2-8 hrs.)
Anesthesia Time
The total amount of time patients were under anesthesia care in minutes.
Time frame: During the surgery (2-8 hrs.)
Surgical Time
The total amount of time from first incision to closure in minutes.
Time frame: During the surgery (2-8 hrs.)
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