title: Use of ketamine in acute cases of suicidality.
abstract: Ketamine is an N-methyl-D- aspartate antagonist with rapid antidepressant effects. Research shows that ketamine has a fast onset of reduction in depressive symptoms and shows sustained remission of suicidal ideation in some patients. This article provides a brief review of the literature on the use of ketamine for depression and in acute cases of suicidality. The authors conclude that, while further investigation is needed, ketamine may be a useful treatment option for acute suicidality in emergency room settings.
authors: Dr. Lee is resident physician at Hennepin-Regions Psychiatry Program, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota; Dr. Narang is staff physician and ECT psychiatrist, Regions Hospital, Minneapolis- St. Paul, Minnesota; Dr. Enja is observer physician, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky; and Dr. Lippmann is Professor of Psychiatry, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky.
authors: Jae
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authors: Lee
authors: Dr. Lee is resident physician at Hennepin-Regions Psychiatry Program, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota; Dr. Narang is staff physician and ECT psychiatrist, Regions Hospital, Minneapolis- St. Paul, Minnesota; Dr. Enja is observer physician, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky; and Dr. Lippmann is Professor of Psychiatry, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky.
authors: Puneet
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authors: Narang
authors: Dr. Lee is resident physician at Hennepin-Regions Psychiatry Program, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota; Dr. Narang is staff physician and ECT psychiatrist, Regions Hospital, Minneapolis- St. Paul, Minnesota; Dr. Enja is observer physician, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky; and Dr. Lippmann is Professor of Psychiatry, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky.
authors: Manasa
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authors: Enja
authors: Dr. Lee is resident physician at Hennepin-Regions Psychiatry Program, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota; Dr. Narang is staff physician and ECT psychiatrist, Regions Hospital, Minneapolis- St. Paul, Minnesota; Dr. Enja is observer physician, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky; and Dr. Lippmann is Professor of Psychiatry, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky.
authors: Steven
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authors: Lippmann
keywords: Ketamine; emergency room; suicidal behavior; suicidal ideation; suicidal prevention; suicidality