title: [Ketamine is used again by both physicians and addicts].
abstract: Ketamine is a unique anaesthetic because it has both hypnotic and analgesic effects and also potential hallucinogenic side effects. Lack of cardiopulmonary depression makes the drug a popular choice for anaesthesia in the prehospital setting. In recent years ketamine has been found to have anti-hyperalgesic and opioid saving effects, opening to new ways of managing post-operative and chronic pain states. Recreational use of ketamine among night clubbers is increasing and makes acute and chronic symptoms of ketamine abuse a new challenge in emergency departments.
authors: Anæstesiafdelingen, Køge Sygehus, Denmark. annegronborg@gmail.com
authors: Anne Grønborg
authors: AG
authors: Sørensen
authors: Steen
authors: S
authors: Barnung
authors: Lars Simon
authors: LS
authors: Rasmussen
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry; D000778:Anesthetics, Dissociative / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry; D006213:Hallucinogens / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007649:Ketamine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D000778:Anesthetics, Dissociative; D006213:Hallucinogens; D007649:Ketamine