Background Postpartum depression (PPD) following a cesarean delivery is a frequently seen complication. Despite the prophylactic effects of ketamine, the impact of esketamine on PPD in women undergoing cesarean section remains uncertain. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of esketamine as an adjunct to patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) in preventing PPD in women...
Abstract Background Postpartum depression (PPD) after cesarean delivery is a common complication. Esketamine's effects on PPD in women undergoing cesarean section remain contradictory, despite ketamine's prophylactic effects. This study evaluated the effect of esketamine as an adjunct to patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) to prevent PPD in women undergoing caesarean section....