Effects of Remifentanil on Respiratory Function in Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2008-10-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Sedation is widely used in mechanically ventilated patients. Propofol, benzodiazepines and
opioids are the most used drugs. The study hypothesis is that sedation with remifentanil (an
opioid drug) could improved respiratory pattern and effort in mechanically ventilated
patients with rapid shallow breathing or high respiratory rate.