Comparison of two ketamine-propofol dosing regimens for sedation during interventional radiology procedures

Erden I. A., Pamuk A. G., Akinci S. B., Koseoglu A., Aypar U.

MINERVA ANESTESIOLOGICA, vol.76, no.4, pp.260-265, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 76 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Journal Name: MINERVA ANESTESIOLOGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.260-265
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim. Invasive diagnostic and therapeutic interventional radiological procedures can be painful and anxiety provoking. The combination of propofol and ketamine may minimize the need for supplemental opioid analgesics and has the potential to provide better sedation with less toxicity than either drug alone.