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Subanesthetic ketamine infusions for the management of pediatric pain in non-critical care settings: An observational analysis.

Melissa M MasaracchiaBrian D SitesJustin LeeJames J ThomasPatrick G Fernandez
Published in: Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica (2019)
Ketamine can effectively be used as part of a multimodal analgesic regimen in pediatric patients in non-critical care settings. Our five-year experience using low-dose ketamine infusions highlights an acceptable side effect profile, with no attributable escalations in care or serious adverse events.
Keyphrases
  • pain management
  • low dose
  • chronic pain
  • neuropathic pain
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  • anti inflammatory
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