Tag: Sub-Dissociative Ketamine

Navigating Nerve Blocks: US-Guided Nerve Blocks Vs. Sub-Dissociative Ketamine

by Nicholas Maenza, DO posted July 15, 2024 No Comments

Background: Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks have become appealing for pain management in the emergency department (ED). The adoption and expansion of ultrasound, coupled with the precise delivery route and low complication rates, facilitated the transition of nerve blocks from the operating room ...

Procedures and Skills

Sub-Dissociative IV vs Nebulized Ketamine to Treat Pain

by Salim Rezaie posted May 16, 2024 No Comments

Background: IV subdissociative ketamine at a dose of 0.1 to 0.3mg/kg is increasingly being used as an opioid sparing option for short-term acute pain relief. Alternatively, nebulized ketamine can be used for this indication and may have a benefit as ...

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