Which sedative is safer for emergency intubation? large trial seeks answers
NCT ID NCT05277896
First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study looked at over 2,300 critically ill adults who needed an emergency breathing tube. It compared two common sedatives, ketamine and etomidate, to see which one leads to fewer deaths and heart problems. The goal was to find the safer option for this high-risk procedure.
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Locations
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Denver Health Medical Center
Denver, Colorado, 80204, United States
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Hennepin County Medical Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55415, United States
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UAB Hospital
Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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