Obstetric Anesthesia Digest · 1986 · 13 citations · 0 references
MedicineAnesthesiologySurgeryAnesthesiaPain MedicineRegional AnesthesiaAnalgesiaAnalgesic PharmacologyEpidural AnesthesiaOpioid AnalgesicsPharmacologic Pain TherapyPostoperative PainEpidural Anesthesia For SurgeryKetamine PharmacologyKetamine TherapyKetamine TreatmentKetamine-based AnesthesiaPharmacologic AnalgesiaPharmacological Pain Relief
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.