The Effect of Preprocedural Low-Dose Ketamine for Pain and Anxiety in Patients during Thoracic Epidural Catheterization

Conclusions: A preprocedural LDK (0.15 mg/kg) can effectively prevent anxiety and pain experienced by patients during the TEC procedure. Administration of LDK may provide a more comfortable procedure process without causing ketamine-induced side effects (hemodynamic, respiratory, and psychological).PMID:38674325 | PMC:PMC11052147 | DOI:10.3390/medicina60040679

Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - April 27, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Onur K üçük Esra Sar ı Musa Zengin G ülay Ülger Fatma Öztürk Yalçın Ramazan Baldemir Mehtap Tun ç Ali Alag öz Source Type: research