Comparing two sedatives for emergency breathing tube placement
Treatments studied
This study compares two medications, propofol and esketamine, to see which is better for keeping patients calm and stable when they need a breathing tube placed urgently in the intensive care unit. The results may help doctors choose the safest option for critically ill patients.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must be in the intensive care unit and need a breathing tube placed right away.
- You or your legal representative must agree to participate, or a delayed consent process is allowed.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You must not have certain conditions, such as a recent cardiac arrest, severe brain swelling, very slow heart rate, untreated thyroid disease, severe liver disease, or substance dependence.
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