Ketamine: New Uses for an Old Drug

Overview

Journal Curr Opin Anaesthesiol

Specialty Anesthesiology

Date 2006 Oct 4

PMID 17016318

Citations 5

Authors

J C Granry

L Dube

H Turroques

F Conreux

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Abstract

Over the years, ketamine has found many applications in paediatric anaesthesiology. Recent insights into the mechanism of its central action, and the pharmacology of its isomers have led to a re-evaluation of this drug, expanding the range of indications in adults. The best examples of the uses of ketamine as an analgesic are: in brief diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, during the post-operative period in neonates and infants as well as in paediatric anaesthesia and intensive care.

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