Ketamin genopdaget af både læger og misbrugere

Translated title of the contribution: [Ketamine is used and abused in new ways.]
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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.
Translated title of the contribution[Ketamine is used and abused in new ways.]
Original languageDanish
JournalUgeskrift for Laeger
Volume173
Issue number35
Pages (from-to)2123-2126
Number of pages4
ISSN0041-5782
Publication statusPublished - 29 Aug 2011

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