Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Ketamine, known for its analgesic and anesthetic properties, may influence post‐anesthetic recovery time. This study evaluates its effectiveness in reducing the recovery time and improving pain management in surgical patients. In this double‐blind, randomized controlled trial, 75 patients undergoing elective surgeries were divided into Ketamine (n = 37) and Control (n = 38) groups. The Ketamine group received a sub‐anesthetic dose of ketamine, while the Control group received a saline solution. Primary outcomes included total recovery time and pain scores. Secondary outcomes encompassed opioid consumption, incidence of side effects and patient satisfaction. The Ketamine group demonstrated a significant reduction in recovery time (35 vs 45 min p<0.05) and pain scores at 1 hrs post‐operation. Opioid consumption was lower and patient satisfaction scores were higher in the Ketamine group. The incidence of side effects such as hallucinations was marginally higher in the Ketamine group but not significantly so. Ketamine effectively shortens the post‐anesthetic recovery time and improves pain management without significantly increasing adverse effects. It presents a viable option as an adjunct in anesthesia for enhanced recovery and pain control. Ketamine, Post‐Anesthetic Recovery, Pain Management, Anesthesia, Opioid Consumption, Randomized Controlled Trial, Patient Satisfaction.
How to cite this article:
Jhoshna Deverakonda, P. Raghunath, V. Shalini and Prashanthi Billa. The Effectiveness of Ketamine in Shortening Post‐Anesthetic Recovery Time: An Institutional Study.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2024.2.119.123
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