Therapeutic Applications of Ketamine in Emergency Medicine: Systematic Review
Grande Medical Journal December 22, 2025 Suraj Gyawali, Rajeeb Raj Thapaliya, Olita Shilpakar et al.
Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic widely used in emergency medicine due to its preservation of airway reflexes and cardiovascular stability. A systematic review of studies published between 2000 and 2024 identified 18 relevant articles evaluating ketamine use in emergency settings. Sub-dissociative doses provide effective analgesia with opioid-sparing effects, while procedural sedation,...