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[Ketamine. A controversial anesthetic agent]
L F Bach1, M K Skadborg, L Rybro
1Anaestesiologisk afdeling, Skejby Sygehus, Arhus.
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|July 27, 1992
Abstract:
On the basis of a review of the literature, a survey is presented concerning the controversial anaesthetic agent ketamine, its pharmacology, mechanism of action and employment. Particular emphasis is placed on the cerebral, cardiovascular and pulmonary effects and the clinical employment. Similarly, the side effects and their prophylaxis are described. It is concluded that ketamine is considered to be a valuable preparation which can be employed both in and outside hospital.