Safety Study of Quickclot for Bleeding Control After Adenotonsillectomy
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Insomnia Sleep Studies, Pulmonary |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Psychiatry / Psychology, Pulmonary / Respiratory Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 2 - 17 |
| Updated: | 3/28/2019 |
| Start Date: | December 2012 |
| End Date: | November 2013 |
Hemostatic Control After Adenotonsillectomy- Open Label QuikClot Study.
Hemostasis will be achieved during Pediatric Tonsillectomy/Adenoidectomy with the use of
QuickClot.
QuickClot.
The Quickclot dressing contains Kaolin, a natural mineral that promotes the body's clotting
process. This dressing will be applied for one minute to the area where the tonsils/adenoids
were. The investigators are hoping to develop a standard of practice where Quickclot is a key
addition for tonsillectomy surgery.
process. This dressing will be applied for one minute to the area where the tonsils/adenoids
were. The investigators are hoping to develop a standard of practice where Quickclot is a key
addition for tonsillectomy surgery.
Inclusion Criteria:
- diagnosis of adenotonsillar hypertrophy causing obstructive sleep disorders
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with signs or symptoms of obstructed breathing
- recurrent pharyngitis
- history of bleeding disorder
- history of prior adenotonsillectomy
We found this trial at
1
site
601 Children's Lane
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
(757) 668-7000
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters Children
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