Ketamine Sedation of Case with Unknown Posterior Fossa Tumor

Ketamine, chosen for many years for anesthetic practice, is the only agent with analgesic, hypnotic and amnesic effects. Since the use of ketamine may cause uncontrolled increases in intracranial pressure, in the literature, there are concerns about its use, especially for patients with increased in...

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Main Authors: Bengü Gülhan Aydın, Mehmet Akın, Gamze Küçükosman, Murat Çimencan, Özcan Pişkin, Dilek Okyay, Hilal Ayoğlu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2016-09-01
Series:Haseki Tıp Bülteni
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Online Access:http://www.hasekidergisi.com/article_10994/Ketamine-Sedation-Of-Case-With-Unknown-Posterior-Fossa-Tumor
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Summary:Ketamine, chosen for many years for anesthetic practice, is the only agent with analgesic, hypnotic and amnesic effects. Since the use of ketamine may cause uncontrolled increases in intracranial pressure, in the literature, there are concerns about its use, especially for patients with increased intracranial pressure. In this article, we aimed to present the case of a patient with an unknown posterior fossa tumor who did not recover after ketamine administered for sedation.
ISSN:1302-0072
2147-2688