Effect of rFVIIa on Peri-operative Blood Loss in Patients Undergoing Major Burn
Burns
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Burns focused on measuring Burns
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Male or female Burn wounds 18-65 years of age Scheduled excision of burn wound of at least 20 percent TBSA Exclusion Criteria: Age greater than 65 years History of blood coagulation disorders Taking anti-coagulation medication Contraindication for heparin therapy Pregnant or nursing females Unstable angina MI within the last 6 months Recent of diagnosis of DVT, stroke within the last 6 months Renal failure requiring dialysis or creatinine clearance less than 25 ml/min Religious prohibition to blood transfusion Have received rFVIIa during current hospitalization Previous enrollment in this study
Sites / Locations
- United States Army Institute of Surgical Research
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
rFVIIa
Control
intravenous administration of rFVIIa (Novoseven; 90 micrograms/kg, IV push, given at start of first surgical incision and again at 1 hr after start of surgery)
intravenous administration of placebo (sterile water, IV push, given at first surgical incision and again at 1 hr after start of surgery)