Hemodynamic Effects of Ketamine Compared With Propofol or Dexmedetomidine as Continuous ICU Sedation.

Evan AtchleyEljim TesoroRobert MeyerAlexia BauerMark PulverScott T Benken

Published in: The Annals of pharmacotherapy (2021)

Ketamine was associated with less clinically relevant hypotension or bradycardia when compared with propofol or dexmedetomidine, in addition to a smaller absolute decrease in hemodynamic parameters. The clinical significance of these findings requires further investigation.

Keyphrases

mechanical ventilation
cardiac surgery
pain management
intensive care unit
chronic pain
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation