Clinical trials: Etomidate Induced Dose
Adrenal Insufficiency
Evaluation of Etomidate on Adrenal Function in Trauma Patients
Trauma patients are at increased risk for adrenal function insufficiency. A commonly used agent for rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is known to decrease adrenal function.
- Trial name
- NCT00462644
- Testing
- RSI sedation with etomidate/succinylcholine, RSI sedation with fentanyl/midazolam/succinylcholine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Tennessee