Baby Chix - caudal high flow and dexmedetomidine sedation for inguinal hernia surgery in infants, a multicentre prospective feasibility study
Grant Title
Baby Chix - caudal high flow and dexmedetomidine sedation for inguinal hernia surgery in infants, a multicentre prospective feasibility study
Grant Code/s
P2202
Chief Investigator/s
Associate Investigator(s)
Administering Institution/s
Flinders Medical Centre, Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide
Christchurch Hospital, NZ
Christchurch Hospital, NZ
ANZCA Area of Research
Anaesthesia
Project Summary
Inguinal hernia surgery is the most commonly performed operation in infants, this patient population is particularly vulnerable, with well recognised anaesthetic and perioperative risks. These risks are significant in healthy term infants, but increase markedly in ex premature infants. Baby CHIX is investigating whether giving babies a combination of three techniques (a caudal anaesthetic, dexmedetomidine, and using high flow oxygen) during infant inguinal hernia surgery will be a safe and effective alternative to a general anaesthetic. The goal of this project is to improve respiratory outcomes of infants undergoing anaesthesia for inguinal hernia surgery.
Grant Type
CTN Pilot
CTN Endorsed Study
No
Funding Year
2022
Funding Amount
$A15,000
Status
Approved