title: [Ketamine. A controversial anesthetic agent].
abstract: On the basis of a review of the literature, a survey is presented concerning the controversial anaesthetic agent ketamine, its pharmacology, mechanism of action and employment. Particular emphasis is placed on the cerebral, cardiovascular and pulmonary effects and the clinical employment. Similarly, the side effects and their prophylaxis are described. It is concluded that ketamine is considered to be a valuable preparation which can be employed both in and outside hospital.
authors.affiliation: Anaestesiologisk afdeling, Skejby Sygehus, Arhus.
authors.forename: L F
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Bach
authors.forename: M K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Skadborg
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Rybro
authors.forename: N M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Wernberg
mesh_terms: D001921:Brain / Q000187:drug effects; D001980:Bronchi / Q000187:drug effects; D006439:Hemodynamics / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D007649:Ketamine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D007649:Ketamine
vernacular_title: Ketamin. Et kontroversielt anaestesimiddel.