Subdissociative-dose ketamine for sickle cell vaso-occlusive crisis: a narrative review for the emergency physician

Vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) in sickle cell disease can cause severe pain and requires a thoughtful approach to analgesia. Considering the heightened awareness of the harm associated with opioids, an exploration of safer and more effective alternatives is overdue. Ketamine may play a role in suppleme...

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Main Authors: Mohammad H. Bawany, Sergey M. Motov
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Emergency Medicine 2022-09-01
Series:Clinical and Experimental Emergency Medicine
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Online Access:http://ceemjournal.org/upload/pdf/ceem-22-326.pdf