Sub-dissociative dose ketamine in the ED for treatment of pain is gaining recognition as an adjunct or alternative to opioid analgesics. Previous research from this group and others have demonstrated a role of low dose ketamine (0.1-0.3 mg/kg IV) as opioid sparing analgesic.The major issue with wider ketamine use is its adverse effects;
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Tagged ‘Pain Management’
Journal Review
Infusion Versus IV Push Low-Dose Ketamine for Analgesia
Journal Review
Acetaminophen or NSAID for Acute Minor Musculoskeletal Pain
Thanks to Sergey Motov (@PainFreeED) for the expert review at the end of the post.
Acute, minor musculoskeletal injuries (i.e. non-fracture or dislocations) are frequently seen in the Emergency Department.
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Journal Review
Ketamine vs. Morphine in Acute Pain Management
Ketamine, a noncompetitive N-methyl-D-asparate and glutamate receptor antagonist, is a Phencyclidine-like dissociative agent that possesses potent analgesic, anxiolytic and amnestic properties. In the Emergency Department (ED), ketamine is commonly used for procedural sedation.
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