Safety and efficacy of ketamine use in patients with vaso‐occlusive crisis: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Safety and efficacy of ketamine use in patients with vaso‐occlusive crisis: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Abstract Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) is characterized by acute episodes called vaso‐occlusive crises (VOC). VOC is marked by severe pain due to blocked blood vessels by sickled cells. Ketamine has been reported to be effective and safe in managing VOC in SCD patients. Objectives/methods T...

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Main Authors: Ernesto Calderon Martinez, Stephin Zachariah Saji, Thomas Campos Carmona, Vaidarshi Abbagoni, Mohammad Salman, Mishell Estefanía Llerena Vargas, Suchita Mylavarapu, Druvini Fernando, Lakshmi Sheethal Arvapalli, Nathalia Schettino Samad, Nithin Karnan, Camila Sanchez Cruz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-12-01
Series:eJHaem
Subjects:
ketamine
opioids
pain management
sickle cell disease (SCD)
vaso‐occlusive crisis (VOC)
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/jha2.1050

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https://doi.org/10.1002/jha2.1050

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