title: Epidural ketamine for control of postoperative pain.
abstract: The study was undertaken to evaluate the postoperative pain control ability of ketamine injected into the epidural space. We conclude that it produces potent postoperative analgesia without major respiratory depression or other side effects.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004824:Epidural Space; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D007649:Ketamine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D007649:Ketamine