The Cortisol Levels During Cardiac Surgery. The Comparison Between Etomidate and Thiopentone
Information source: Mahidol University
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Condition(s) targeted: Coronary Artery Disease; Valvular Heart Disease
Intervention: etomidate (Drug); thiopentone (Drug)
Phase: Phase 4
Status: Completed
Sponsored by: Mahidol University Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s): Manee Raksakietisak, MD, Principal Investigator, Affiliation: Mahidol University
Summary
During induction for cardiac surgery, patient hemodynamic stability is achieved by using
anesthetic drugs which least affects hemodynamics such as benzodiazepines, etomidate.
Etomidate although has been used for a long time but its safety regarding cortisol synthesis
suppression is still doubtful. This study measures the changes in cortisol levels during
cardiac surgery with the use of cardiopulmonary bypass by comparison between two inductive
agents (etomidate and thiopentone). Recording data also include hemodynamic changes during
induction, inotropic use for coming of cardiopulmonary bypass, blood glucose levels, amount
of insulin usage, length of ICU and hospital saty.
Clinical Details
Official title: The Changes in Cortisol Levels and Stress Responses During Cardiac Surgery. The Comparison Between Two Induction Agents: Etomidate and Thiopentone.
Study design: Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment
Primary outcome: cortisol levels
Secondary outcome: the use of inotropes for maintaining hemodynamicLength of ICU and hospital stay
Detailed description:
Ninety-two cardiac patients who undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass graft (CABG) or valve
surgery will be enrolled in this study. They will be randomized into two groups (thiopentone
and etomidate groups). Apart from different in two inductive drugs, other anesthetics will
be the same. We record hemodynamic changes during inductions, inotropic use (dose and
duration), blood glucose levels, total insulin requirement to keep blood glucose 140-180 mg%
in perioperative period, duration of mechanical ventilation, length of stay in ICU and total
hospital length of stay. The changes in cortisol levels will be recorded at time 0 (before
induction), 2, 4, 8, 24 hours in 26 patients (13 patients in each group and only patients
who are the first in the operating list (morning list)).The 26 patients is needed from
sample size equation for the changes in cortisol level and the 92 patients is calculated
from the differences in inotropic use.
Eligibility
Minimum age: 60 Years.
Maximum age: 85 Years.
Gender(s): Both.
Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
60 year or older cardiac patient undergoing cardiac surgery (CABG or valve surgery) with
the use of cardiopulmonary bypass -
Exclusion Criteria:
- Redo or emergency operation
- complex and prolong operation
- history of adrenal insufficiency or steroid use
- already has inotropic drugs to support hemodynamics
- creatinine > 2. 0 mg/dl
Locations and Contacts
Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
Additional Information
Starting date: December 2011
Last updated: May 21, 2014
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