Use of Ketamine Prior to Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Children

Use of Ketamine Prior to Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Children

To assess whether the drug ketamine given prior to cardiopulmonary bypass can decrease injury to the cells in the brain.

Inclusion Criteria:

• less than one year of age
• undergoing cardiac surgery for repair of ventricular septal defect
• requiring cardiopulmonary bypass
• not requiring retrogrades cerebral perfusion

Exclusion Criteria:

• Downs Syndrome