Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
8835654 | Journal of Surgical Research | 2018 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Ketamine PCA led to lower cumulative opioid consumption and lower oxygen supplementation requirements, though hallucinations occurred more frequently with use of ketamine. Additional studies are needed to investigate the tolerability of ketamine as an alternative to traditional opioid-based PCA.
Related Topics
Health Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Surgery
Authors
Sheila C. PharmD, Christopher A. PharmD, Neil PharmD, Molly E. PharmD, Megan PharmD, Richard D. MSc, RRT, Travis W. MD, FACS, Bryce R.H. MD, MS, FACS, Jay A. MD, FACS, Eric W. PharmD,