Modeling and Application of Triple Drug Response Surface Models

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

100 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-06-12

Study Completion Date

2022-05-25

Brief Summary

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Demand for anesthesiologists outside the operating rooms is increasing. Surgeons, radiologists, endoscopists and other interventionists are performing procedures with greater complexity, sometimes accompanied by greater pain and therefore require some sedation. This growing need place a pivotal role on careful handling the delivered drugs. Specifically, the investigators wish to know how different classes of drugs interact in order for us to titrate the effects more precisely. Early studies used isobolograms and concentration effect curves as their tools but these methods are limited and incapable of making continuous bedside monitoring. Researchers integrated these methodologies mathematically and developed response surface models. It's becoming a very convenient tool to assess drug interactions. Drug interactions are visualized with a three dimensional graph, or a surface. Users will only need the calculated drug concentrations and a predicted loss of response probability will be given after a model is built. The process of model construction is complex and time demanding process. Our team has successfully built a dual-drug model for midazolam and alfentanil and several works have been published in renowned anesthesia journals. Dual-drug models are simple but their use is very limited. The investigators often use more than two drugs during practice and a three-drug model will be a great leap to monitor clinical pharmacodynamics. The investigators will collect vital signs, anesthestic depth (BIS=bispectral index, analgesia nociception index (ANI)), drug dosing (propofol, midazolam and alfentanil), and the MOAA/S (modified observer's assessment/alertness score) scores in patient who are receive routine general anesthesia under laryngeal mask or sedation for TEE (transesophageal echocardiography) examinations. Patient's consent will be obtained prior to enrollment. These recordings will be pooled into computer program for model construction. A novel model in the field of anesthesia was chosen and modified. As pioneers in this field in Taiwan, the investigators plan to perform a series of analysis using a novel model the investigators have built to look into detail on how drugs interact with each other. A safety boundary to avoid excessive respiratory depression can be drawn by the model. The main goal is to provide sedation that gives precision, patient comfort, rapid return of consciousness and safety based on the triple-drug response surface model.

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Detailed Description

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This is an observational study of the routine clinical practice with no specific additional interventions required.

Data acquisition (TEE patients)

1. After screening for eligible patients, protocol and study details will be thoroughly explained to them.
2. Strict fasting protocols were followed. A 22-gauge intravenous catheter was secured for drug administration. Each patient received standard anesthetic care monitors comprised of ECG (electrocardiography), oxygenation saturation (SpO2) and NIBP (non-invasive blood pressure). ECG and SpO2 (oxygenation saturation) were monitored continuously and NIBP were measured every 5 minutes. Supplemental oxygen (3\~5 L/m) was given via nasal cannula, and SpO2 (oxygenation saturation) maintained above 90%. Intravenous bolus midazolam, alfentanil and propofol were given according to the anesthesiologist's preferences. Reference dosage range for midazolam is 0\~5mg, alfentanil 0\~1000mcg and propofol 0\~60mg. Anesthetic depth was monitored with BIS and analgesia nociception index (ANI). BIS and ANI (analgesia nociception index) were for monitoring purposes only.
3. Instrumentation began after loss of response as evaluated by the anesthesiologist with the modified observer's assessment/alertness scale (MOAA/S). Intolerable desaturation was managed with mask ventilation or insertion of a nasal airway. An MOAA/S score lesser than 2 was considered loss of response (LOR) and fit for instrumentation. MOAA/S score would be recorded at induction, instrumentation, and emergence phase. Recordings will be added if patient had a MOAA/S score greater than 2. ANI (analgesia nociception index) and forehead BIS monitors will be used as an adjunct to assess anesthetic depth. Additional drug boluses were given if the patient expresses pain or excessive movements observed.
4. At the end of the procedure, the patient was observed until return of consciousness (MOAA/S \> 5). The patients will be randomly divided into a model training group and a validation group after data acquisition by computer randomization using computer clock as seed.

Data acquisition (Laryngeal mask patients)

1. After screening for eligible patients, protocol and study details will be thoroughly explained to them.
2. Strict fasting protocols were followed. A 22 or 20-gauge intravenous catheter was secured for drug administration. Each patient received standard anesthetic care monitors comprised of electrocardiography (ECG), SpO2 (oxygen saturation) and non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP). ECG and SpO2 (oxygen saturation) were monitored continuously and NIBP were measured every 5 minutes. Intravenous fentanyl and propofol were given according to the anesthesiologist's preferences. Reference dosage range for fentanyl 0\~150mcg and propofol 0\~200mg. Anesthetic depth was monitored with BIS and ANI (analgesia nociception index). BIS and ANI were for monitoring purposes only.
3. Instrumentation began after loss of response as evaluated by the anesthesiologist with the MOAA/S score. A MOAA/S score lesser than 2 was considered LOR (loss of response) and fit for instrumentation. After LMA placement, sevoflurane was started at 2\~3% with a fresh gas flow at 1\~6 L/m. The end-tidal sevoflurane concentration would be maintained above 0.7 minimal alveolar concentration to avoid awareness. MOAA/S score would be recorded at induction, instrumentation, during skin incision/closure and emergence phase. Recordings would be added if patient had a MOAA/S score greater than 2. ANI (analgesia nociception index) and forehead BIS monitors would be used as an adjunct to assess anesthetic depth. Additional drug boluses were given if the patient expresses pain or excessive movements observed.
4. At the end of the procedure, LMA was removed if the patient was breathing smoothly. The patient was observed until return of consciousness (MOAA/S \> 5). The patients will be randomly divided into a model training group and a validation group after data acquisition by computer randomization using computer clock as seed.

Model building, assessment and validation (both groups)

1. Collected data were fed to a pharmacokinetic simulation software (TIVA trainer Version 9.1) to calculate second-by-second plasma and effect-site drug concentration changes for all three drugs. The training patient group is used for model training. The bootstrap technique is used with 2000 iterations. Model fit was optimized using -2 Log likelihood (-2LL).
2. MOAA/S, BIS and ANI (analgesia nociception index) models would be constructed.
3. The results are validated with the validation patient data to confirm its clinical utility. Receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curve analysis is used to assess the quality of model prediction. ROC and area under the curve (AUC) will be compared between the training and validation group.

Conditions

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Pharmacodynamics Drug Interactions

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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TEE (transesophageal echocardiography)

This is a purely observational study of the routine anesthestic practice involving the simultaneous use of three drugs.

TEE group: the routine sedation medication for the procedure include midazolam (approximately 1\~5mg per patient), alfentanil (200\~1000mcg per patient) and propofol (small boluses of 10\~20mg on demand, total dose usually below 100mg per patient depending on the overall examination timespan) all in intravenous boluses. Patients are monitored with standard monitors (electrocardiography, Non-invasive blood pressure, and pulse oximetry), bispectral index (BIS) and analgesia nociception index (ANI). Patients are observed in the recovery unit with designate nursing staff until full conscious recovery before discharge.

Bispectral index (BIS) and analgesia nociception index (ANI)

Intervention Type OTHER

After giving routine anesthetic medications, the investigators assess the depth of anesthesia based on bispectral index (BIS) and modified observer's assessment/alertness scale (MOAA/S). BIS is maintained between 40 - 60 and MOAA/S less than 2. The vital signs, BIS, analgesia nociception index (ANI) are recorded automatically and continuously through computerized software. ANI is used to observational purposes only and do not guide anesthetic management in our protocol. Upon conclusion of the surgery or examination, the patient is observed until return of consciousness (MOAA/S = 5) before sending them to the recovery unit.

alfentanil

Intervention Type DRUG

The investigators assess the depth of anesthesia based on bispectral index (BIS) and modified observer's assessment/alertness scale (MOAA/S) after routine drug regimen is given. BIS is maintained between 40 and 60 and MOAA/S less than 2. The drug doses are given as a part of routine anesthesia practice and is identical regardless of study participation. Typical alfentanil ranged from 0\~1000mcg according to patient condition. The timing and doses are recorded for backend analysis. At the conclusion of the examination, the patient is observed in the examination room until return of consciousness before sending them to the recovery unit.

Propofol

Intervention Type DRUG

The investigators assess the depth of anesthesia based on bispectral index (BIS) and modified observer's assessment/alertness scale (MOAA/S) after routine drug regimen is given. BIS is maintained between 40 and 60 and MOAA/S less than 2. The drug doses are given as a part of routine anesthesia practice and is identical regardless of study participation. Typical propofol ranged from 0\~200mg according to patient condition. The timing and doses are recorded for backend analysis. At the conclusion of the surgery or examination, the patient is observed in the surgery or examination room until return of consciousness before sending them to the recovery unit.

midazolam

Intervention Type DRUG

The investigators assess the depth of anesthesia based on bispectral index (BIS) and modified observer's assessment/alertness scale (MOAA/S) after routine drug regimen is given. BIS is maintained between 40 and 60 and MOAA/S less than 2. The drug doses are given as a part of routine anesthesia practice and is identical regardless of study participation. Typical midazolam ranged from 0\~5mg in boluses according to patient condition. The timing and doses are recorded for backend analysis. At the conclusion of the examination, the patient is observed in the examination room until return of consciousness before sending them to the recovery unit.

LMA (laryngeal mask airway)

This is a purely observational study of the routine anesthestic practice involving the simultaneous use of three drugs.

LMA group: routine induction medications include propofol (50\~200mg per patient), fentanyl (50\~150mcg per patient) and sevoflurane (machine setting at 1.5% to 3% according to clinical needs). Patients are monitored with standard monitors (electrocardiography, Non-invasive blood pressure, and pulse oximetry), bispectral index (BIS) and analgesia nociception index (ANI). Patients are observed in the recovery unit with designate nursing staff until full conscious recovery before discharge.

Fentanyl

Intervention Type DRUG

The investigators assess the depth of anesthesia based on bispectral index (BIS) and modified observer's assessment/alertness scale (MOAA/S) after routine drug regimen is given. BIS is maintained between 40 and 60 and MOAA/S less than 1. The drug doses are given as a part of routine anesthesia practice and is identical regardless of study participation. Typical fentanyl ranged from 0\~200mcg according to patient condition. The timing and doses are recorded for backend analysis. At the conclusion of the surgery, the patient is observed in the operation room until return of consciousness before sending them to the recovery unit.

Bispectral index (BIS) and analgesia nociception index (ANI)

Intervention Type OTHER

After giving routine anesthetic medications, the investigators assess the depth of anesthesia based on bispectral index (BIS) and modified observer's assessment/alertness scale (MOAA/S). BIS is maintained between 40 - 60 and MOAA/S less than 2. The vital signs, BIS, analgesia nociception index (ANI) are recorded automatically and continuously through computerized software. ANI is used to observational purposes only and do not guide anesthetic management in our protocol. Upon conclusion of the surgery or examination, the patient is observed until return of consciousness (MOAA/S = 5) before sending them to the recovery unit.

Propofol

Intervention Type DRUG

The investigators assess the depth of anesthesia based on bispectral index (BIS) and modified observer's assessment/alertness scale (MOAA/S) after routine drug regimen is given. BIS is maintained between 40 and 60 and MOAA/S less than 2. The drug doses are given as a part of routine anesthesia practice and is identical regardless of study participation. Typical propofol ranged from 0\~200mg according to patient condition. The timing and doses are recorded for backend analysis. At the conclusion of the surgery or examination, the patient is observed in the surgery or examination room until return of consciousness before sending them to the recovery unit.

sevoflurane

Intervention Type DRUG

The investigators assess the depth of anesthesia based on bispectral index (BIS) and modified observer's assessment/alertness scale (MOAA/S) after routine triple drug regimen is given. BIS is maintained between 40 and 60 and MOAA/S less than 1. The drug doses are given as a part of routine anesthesia practice and is identical regardless of study participation. Typical sevoflurane concentration ranged from 0\~3% according to patient condition. The timing and concentrations data are acquired for backend analysis. At the conclusion of the surgery, the patient is observed in the surgery room until return of consciousness before sending them to the recovery unit.

Interventions

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Fentanyl

The investigators assess the depth of anesthesia based on bispectral index (BIS) and modified observer's assessment/alertness scale (MOAA/S) after routine drug regimen is given. BIS is maintained between 40 and 60 and MOAA/S less than 1. The drug doses are given as a part of routine anesthesia practice and is identical regardless of study participation. Typical fentanyl ranged from 0\~200mcg according to patient condition. The timing and doses are recorded for backend analysis. At the conclusion of the surgery, the patient is observed in the operation room until return of consciousness before sending them to the recovery unit.

Intervention Type DRUG

Bispectral index (BIS) and analgesia nociception index (ANI)

After giving routine anesthetic medications, the investigators assess the depth of anesthesia based on bispectral index (BIS) and modified observer's assessment/alertness scale (MOAA/S). BIS is maintained between 40 - 60 and MOAA/S less than 2. The vital signs, BIS, analgesia nociception index (ANI) are recorded automatically and continuously through computerized software. ANI is used to observational purposes only and do not guide anesthetic management in our protocol. Upon conclusion of the surgery or examination, the patient is observed until return of consciousness (MOAA/S = 5) before sending them to the recovery unit.

Intervention Type OTHER

alfentanil

The investigators assess the depth of anesthesia based on bispectral index (BIS) and modified observer's assessment/alertness scale (MOAA/S) after routine drug regimen is given. BIS is maintained between 40 and 60 and MOAA/S less than 2. The drug doses are given as a part of routine anesthesia practice and is identical regardless of study participation. Typical alfentanil ranged from 0\~1000mcg according to patient condition. The timing and doses are recorded for backend analysis. At the conclusion of the examination, the patient is observed in the examination room until return of consciousness before sending them to the recovery unit.

Intervention Type DRUG

Propofol

The investigators assess the depth of anesthesia based on bispectral index (BIS) and modified observer's assessment/alertness scale (MOAA/S) after routine drug regimen is given. BIS is maintained between 40 and 60 and MOAA/S less than 2. The drug doses are given as a part of routine anesthesia practice and is identical regardless of study participation. Typical propofol ranged from 0\~200mg according to patient condition. The timing and doses are recorded for backend analysis. At the conclusion of the surgery or examination, the patient is observed in the surgery or examination room until return of consciousness before sending them to the recovery unit.

Intervention Type DRUG

sevoflurane

The investigators assess the depth of anesthesia based on bispectral index (BIS) and modified observer's assessment/alertness scale (MOAA/S) after routine triple drug regimen is given. BIS is maintained between 40 and 60 and MOAA/S less than 1. The drug doses are given as a part of routine anesthesia practice and is identical regardless of study participation. Typical sevoflurane concentration ranged from 0\~3% according to patient condition. The timing and concentrations data are acquired for backend analysis. At the conclusion of the surgery, the patient is observed in the surgery room until return of consciousness before sending them to the recovery unit.

Intervention Type DRUG

midazolam

The investigators assess the depth of anesthesia based on bispectral index (BIS) and modified observer's assessment/alertness scale (MOAA/S) after routine drug regimen is given. BIS is maintained between 40 and 60 and MOAA/S less than 2. The drug doses are given as a part of routine anesthesia practice and is identical regardless of study participation. Typical midazolam ranged from 0\~5mg in boluses according to patient condition. The timing and doses are recorded for backend analysis. At the conclusion of the examination, the patient is observed in the examination room until return of consciousness before sending them to the recovery unit.

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Patients aged between 20 and 85
* Scheduled for transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) examination or surgery under laryngeal mask airway (LMA) depending on study arm.
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I to III.

Exclusion Criteria

TEE arm:

* hearing impairment
* neurologic or behavioral disorders
* habitual sedative use
* alcoholism
* allergy to midazolam, alfentanil or propofol
* resting room air SpO2 \< 90%.
* History of upper airway tumors

LMA arm

* hearing impairment
* neurologic or behavioral disorders
* habitual sedative use
* alcoholism
* allergy to sevoflurane, fentanyl or propofol, resting room air
* SpO2 \< 90%
* poor dentition
* non-fitting LMA
* LMA insertion attempt greater than 2.

Minimum Eligible Age

20 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

85 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No