Anesthetic Techniques in EP Patients

• Status: Terminated
• Trial end date: 2013-12-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare different combinations of anesthetic drugs (cause loss of sensation) in terms of effectiveness, adverse effects, pain relief, and patient comfort for cardiac electrophysiology procedures. In addition, the investigators are studying the different anesthetic combinations to determine the best approach in terms of identification and treatment of arrhythmias.

• Phase: Phase 4
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles
• Treatments: Anesthetics; Ketamine; Propofol; Remifentanil; Sevoflurane

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients scheduled for cardiac electrophysiology procedures

• Patients ≥18 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),

• pulmonary hypertension,

• severe pulmonary disease,

• obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with continuous positive airway pressure therapy (CPAP)