Ketamine infusion for pain control in elderly patients with multiple rib fractures: Results of a randomized controlled trial

CONCLUSION Low-dose ketamine failed to affect NPS or OME within the overall cohort, but a decrease in OME was observed in those with an Injury Severity Score greater than 15. Additional studies are necessary to confirm whether LDK benefits severely injured elderly patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic, level I.
Source: The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: 2019 WTA PODIUM PAPERS Source Type: research