Comparing two sedatives for ICU recovery after bowel surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether dexmedetomidine or ketamine is better at reducing inflammation and keeping blood pressure stable in patients recovering from emergency abdominal surgery. It may help doctors choose the best sedation for you after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You have had emergency surgery on your bowels (for problems like a hole, blockage, or infection).
- You are in the intensive care unit (ICU) and will need medicine to keep you calm and help you breathe with a ventilator.
- You have an infection in your belly that affects your organs.
- You are not allergic to ketamine or dexmedetomidine.
- You are not pregnant, and do not have severe heart, liver, or kidney failure.
- You have not received muscle relaxant drugs in your first 48 hours in the ICU.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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