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Ketamine-propofol (ketofol) in procedural sedation: a narrative review.

Eun-Ji ChoiCheul-Hong KimJi-Young YoonEun-Jung Kim
Published in: Journal of dental anesthesia and pain medicine (2023)
Sedation methods for dental treatment are increasingly explored. Recently, ketofol, which is a combination of ketamine and propofol, has been increasingly used because the advantages and disadvantages of propofol and ketamine complement each other and increase their effectiveness. In this review, we discuss the pharmacology of ketamine and propofol, use of ketofol in various clinical situations, and differences in efficacy between ketofol and other sedatives.
Keyphrases
  • pain management
  • randomized controlled trial
  • mechanical ventilation
  • systematic review
  • intensive care unit
  • chronic pain
  • combination therapy
  • acute respiratory distress syndrome