Adaptive randomised controlled non-inferiority multicentre trial (the Ketodex Trial) on intranasal dexmedetomidine plus ketamine for procedural sedation in children: study protocol

Introduction Up to 40% of orthopaedic injuries in children require a closed reduction, almost always necessitating procedural sedation. Intravenous ketamine is the most commonly used sedative agent. However, intravenous insertion is painful and can be technically difficult in children. We hypothesis...

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Main Authors: Samina Ali, Serena Hickes, Petros Pechlivanoglou, Quynh Doan, Darcy Beer, Terry Klassen, Anna Heath, Scott Sawyer, Maala Bhatt, Vikram Sabhaney, Kamary Coriolano, April Kam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-12-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/12/e041319.full