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Ketamine anesthesia for pediatric gastrointestinal procedures

E Shemesh, L Bat, J Yahav

    Israel Journal of Medical Sciences
    |July 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Ketamine hydrochloride (HCl) anesthesia effectively facilitated pediatric gastrointestinal procedures in children. This short-acting anesthetic agent demonstrated safety and ease of use, warranting further investigation in controlled studies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Anesthesiology
    • Gastroenterology
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Gastrointestinal procedures in children require safe and effective anesthesia.
    • Evaluating anesthetic agents for pediatric endoscopy is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the efficacy and safety of ketamine hydrochloride (HCl) for pediatric gastrointestinal procedures.
    • To determine the suitability of ketamine HCl as an anesthetic for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in children.

    Main Methods:

    • Ketamine HCl (5-8 mg/kg body weight, i.m.) was administered to 26 children (3 months to 16 years).
    • Atropine was used for gastroscopies and diazepam for colonoscopies.
    • Procedures included therapeutic and diagnostic gastrointestinal interventions.

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    Main Results:

    • Ketamine HCl provided rapid anesthesia of short duration, enabling easy procedure performance.
    • No serious adverse effects were observed during or immediately after anesthesia.
    • The anesthetic was well-tolerated by the pediatric patient group.

    Conclusions:

    • Ketamine HCl appears to be a safe and effective anesthetic for pediatric gastrointestinal procedures.
    • Further controlled studies are recommended to confirm these initial satisfactory findings.
    • Ketamine HCl offers a viable option for anesthesia in pediatric gastroenterology settings.