Esketamine for Preventing Catheter-Related Bladder Discomfort After Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
BMC Anesthesiology July 29, 2025 Zhaoli Wang, Hongqin Li, Yu Wang et al. 2 citations
Catheter-related bladder discomfort (CRBD) is associated with anxiety, pain, and an increased risk of perioperative complications. Esketamine, which exhibits analgesic and anticholinergic properties, may offer therapeutic benefits in this context. This study aims to evaluate the effects of varying sub-anesthetic doses of esketamine on the incidence and severity of CRBD following ureteroscopic...