CompletedPhase 2

Transfusion Strategies in Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

United States60 participantsStarted 2006-07

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the best red blood cell(hemoglobin) level for infants and children following surgical repair of particular heart defects. These children often receive red blood cell transfusions after surgery, but what the best hemoglobin level is for them remains unknown.

Who can participate

Age range4 Months – 7 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 4 months to 6.99 years of age * surgical candidates for cavopulmonary connection * English speaking Exclusion Criteria: * presence of known bleeding disorder * presence of known coagulopathy * age \< 4 months * age \> 7 years * non-English speaking

What they're measuring

Mean Arterial Lactate Level

Timeframe: 48 hours

Peak Arterial Lactate Level

Timeframe: 48 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00350220

SponsorUniversity of Rochester

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2009-09

Results submitted2010-01-19

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