Ketamine is a N-Metil-D-Aspartate receptor antagonist that has been used as adjuvant in the
acute postoperative pain management because of its analgesic properties. However, its role …

Objective As an analgesic and N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist, ketamine has
been increasingly used as an adjunct in the management of acute perioperative pain …

Ketamine, an N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor antagonist, is known to be analgesic and to
induce psychomimetic effects. Benefits and risks of ketamine for the control of postoperative …

Abstract Purpose of Review Postoperative pain (POP) is among the most unpleasant
experiences that patients face after surgery. Interest in and use of N-methyl-D-aspartate …

Abstract Treatment of acute postoperative pain is an essential part of perioperative care and
if left untreated could complicate the healing period. Ketamine blocks nociceptive pain and …

The efficacy of the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist ketamine as an analgesic
agent is still under debate, especially for indications such as chronic pain. To understand the …

Objectives. The objective of this narrative review was to examine the usage of ketamine as a
postoperative analgesic agent across a wide variety of surgeries. Design. A literature search …

Background Postoperative pain management is often limited by adverse effects such as
nausea and vomiting. Adjuvant treatment with an inexpensive opioid‐sparing drug such as …

Background: Post‐operative pain management is usually limited by adverse effects such as
nausea and vomiting. Adjuvant treatment with an inexpensive opioid‐sparing drug such as …

Background Inadequate pain management after surgery increases the risk of postoperative
complications and may predispose for chronic postsurgical pain. Perioperative ketamine …