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Low-dose Norepinephrine Infusion for Prevention of Post-induction Hypotension in Emergency Surgery for Peritonitis
Sponsor: Bach Mai Hospital
Summary
This study tests whether giving a low-dose norepinephrine infusion just before induction of anesthesia can reduce low blood pressure during emergency surgery for peritonitis. Adults with secondary peritonitis who are scheduled for emergency surgery and have stable blood pressure after initial resuscitation will be randomly assigned to receive either norepinephrine or placebo (normal saline) during induction of anesthesia. The main outcome is the cumulative time spent with mean arterial pressure (MAP) below 65 mmHg from the start of propofol administration to 10 minutes after endotracheal intubation. The study will also evaluate rescue vasopressor use, heart rate changes, drug-related adverse events, and selected early postoperative outcomes.
Official title: Protocolized Low-dose Norepinephrine Infusion for Prevention of Post-induction Hypotension in Adults Undergoing Emergency Surgery for Secondary Peritonitis: A Randomized Double-blind Placebo-controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-04-01
Completion Date
2026-10
Last Updated
2026-04-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Norepinephrine (0.05 μg/kg/min)
Norepinephrine prepared in a blinded syringe and infused continuously at 0.05 micrograms/kg/min starting 3 minutes before fentanyl during induction of general anesthesia. Infusion is adjusted or temporarily stopped according to the protocol-defined hemodynamic safety algorithm.
Placebo
Placebo: 0.9% Sodium Chloride prepared in a blinded syringe and administered with the same timing, presentation, and pump settings as the active study drug.
Locations (1)
Center for Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Bach Mai Hospital
Hanoi, Vietnam