The Use of Continuous Ketamine for Analgesia and Sedation in Critically Ill Patients with Opioid Abuse: A Case Series
Managing pain and agitation in patients with opioid abuse is becoming more common in intensive care units. Tolerance to commonly used agents is often observed, leading to inadequate pain control and increased agitation. Ketamine’s unique mechanism of action and opioid-sparing effects make it an idea...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2017-10-01
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| Series: | The Journal of Critical Care Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/jccm-2017-0026 |