Case Report of Subanesthetic Intravenous Ketamine Infusion for the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain and Depression with Suicidal Features in a Pediatric Patient.

Garret M WeberJuHan YaoShemeica BinnsShinae Namkoong

Published in: Case reports in anesthesiology (2018)

Chronic neuropathic pain and depression are often comorbid. Ketamine has been used to treat refractory pain. There is emerging evidence for use in depression. We present a case of a pediatric patient who was successfully treated with subanesthetic intravenous ketamine infusion for chronic neuropathic pain and suicidality.

Keyphrases

neuropathic pain
spinal cord
spinal cord injury
depressive symptoms
pain management
case report
sleep quality
low dose
high dose
drug induced