Low-Dose Ketamine for Postoperative Pain Management.

摘要: Ketamine, an anesthetic agent, is gaining attention as analgesic for the management of acute and chronic pain conditions. Perianesthesia nurses may expect to see ketamine's use increase more anecdotal evidence-based experience gained with its management. Unlike opioids, ketamine supports respirations while supporting hemodynamic function; moreover, agent has potential decreasing opioid-induced hyperalgesia. Ongoing clinical evidence continues support analgesia, thus it be argued that current Food Drug Administration classification outdated, patients would better served by a reclassification this medication include purposes. This continuing education article provides overview ketamine, side effects, possible adverse reactions so perianesthesia prepared care postsurgical who receive