| Wherefore ketamine? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20531172 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Ketamine has been repeatedly reviewed in this journal but novel developments have occurred in the last few years prompting an update. Interesting recent publications will be highlighted against a background of established knowledge. RECENT FINDINGS: In the field of anesthesia, particularly in pediatrics, some contributions have been made concerning intramuscular versus intravenous induction. The need for anticholinergic adjuvants has also been clarified. Neuroapoptosis has been observed in animals and its implications for human subjects are discussed in a general context of neurotoxicity. The most important developments, however, are in the treatment of pain. Neurological and urological side effects strongly question long-term use. Other potentially beneficial effects have also been reported, such as anti-inflammatory and antidepressive effects. There are also indications that ketamine may attenuate postoperative delirium in coronary by-pass patients. SUMMARY: More questions have arisen than have been answered. Some have very grave implications. The issue of neuroapoptosis must be clarified. The long-term effects must be further investigated. On the bright side the effects on postoperative delirium, as well as the anti-inflammatory and antidepressive effects, might open new vistas for an old drug. |
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Authors:
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Jan Persson |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Current opinion in anaesthesiology Volume: 23 ISSN: 1473-6500 ISO Abbreviation: Curr Opin Anaesthesiol Publication Date: 2010 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-07-08 Completed Date: 2010-10-12 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8813436 Medline TA: Curr Opin Anaesthesiol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 455-60 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Stockholm, Sweden. jan.persson@karolinska.se |
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Administration, Inhalation Anesthesia, General Anesthetics, Dissociative* / administration & dosage, adverse effects, chemistry, pharmacology, toxicity Animals Humans Ketamine* / administration & dosage, adverse effects, chemistry, pharmacology, toxicity Perioperative Care |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anesthetics, Dissociative; 6740-88-1/Ketamine |
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