Effect of local wound infiltration with ketamine versus dexmedetomidine on postoperative pain and stress after abdominal hysterectomy, a randomized trial

ConclusionsLocal wound infiltration with ketamine or dexmedetomidine added to bupivacaine had an opioid‐sparing effect, delayed first request of rescue analgesia, and attenuated postoperative stress response, especially with ketamine in patients underwent total abdominal hysterectomy.

Source: European Journal of Pain - February 1, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: S.A. Mohamed, D.M. Sayed, F.A. El Sherif, A.M. Abd El ‐Rahman Tags: Original Article Source Type: research