The Use of Prophylactic Ketamine to Mitigate Postoperative Depressive Symptoms: A Systematic Review.
Journal of perianesthesia nursing : official journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses April 1, 2025 Eleanor Yip, Desiree Fleck 1 citation
Depression is predicted to be the leading burden of disease worldwide by 2030 with a prevalence of 10% to 60% in the surgical population. Depressive symptoms in the perioperative population are associated with a myriad of grave complications, including higher morbidity and mortality. This systematic review aims to determine whether a single dose of intravenous ketamine can be used...