Perioperative Use of Ketamine

This article highlights the current use and advances surrounding the perioperative use of ketamine.Recent FindingsKetamine has antidepressive effects at subanesthetic doses. Intraoperative ketamine may be beneficial in reducing postoperative depression. Additionally, newer studies are exploring whether ketamine can be useful in reducing postoperative sleep disturbances.SummaryKetamine continues to be a great tool in perioperative pain control, especially during an opioid epidemic. As its use continues to expand and gain more popularity in the perioperative period, more research could shed light on the additional nonanalgesic benefits of ketamine use.
Source: Current Pain and Headache Reports - Category: Neurology Source Type: research