title: Ketamine: new uses for an old drug.
abstract: Over the years, ketamine has found many applications in paediatric anaesthesiology. Recent insights into the mechanism of its central action, and the pharmacology of its isomers have led to a re-evaluation of this drug, expanding the range of indications in adults. The best examples of the uses of ketamine as an analgesic are: in brief diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, during the post-operative period in neonates and infants as well as in paediatric anaesthesia and intensive care.
authors.affiliation: Département d'Anesthésie Réanimation, CHU Angers, Angers, France. JCGranry@chu-angers.fr
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Granry
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Dube
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Turroques
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Conreux