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Effect of Push-Dose Adrenaline on Peri-intubation Hypotension During Rapid Sequence Intubation in the Emergency Department
Sponsor: Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
Summary
Rapid sequence intubation is commonly performed in the emergency department to secure the airway of critically ill patients. However, blood pressure may decrease during or shortly after intubation because of the patient's underlying illness, the effects of induction medications, and the transition to positive-pressure ventilation. This complication is known as peri-intubation hypotension and is associated with worse clinical outcomes. This study will evaluate whether a preemptive low dose of intravenous adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, can reduce peri-intubation hypotension in adult emergency department patients undergoing rapid sequence intubation. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either 10 mcg of intravenous adrenaline or 1 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride placebo immediately before induction. The study will compare hemodynamic changes, vasopressor requirements, safety outcomes, and mortality between the two groups.
Official title: Effect of Push-Dose Adrenaline on Peri-intubation Cardiovascular and Clinical Outcomes During Rapid Sequence Intubation in the Emergency Department: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
128
Start Date
2026-06-01
Completion Date
2026-12-01
Last Updated
2026-06-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Adrenaline
Participants receive 10 mcg of intravenous adrenaline, administered as 1 mL of a 10 mcg/mL dilution, immediately before the administration of induction agents for rapid sequence intubation.
0.9 % sodium chloride
Participants receive 1 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride intravenously as placebo immediately before the administration of induction agents for rapid sequence intubation. The placebo syringe is identical in volume and appearance to the adrenaline syringe.
Locations (1)
Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Pendik, Turkey (Türkiye)