Ketamine Revisited : : new insights into NMDA inhibitors / / edited by Nieves Saiz-Sapena, Manuel Granell Gil.

In the past, ketamine was considered a dangerous medication with the potential for abuse as a recreational drug. Healthcare providers were warned of its dangers and taught to fear its use. With this book, we hope to eliminate any fear and misgivings associated with this drug. It can be a useful medi...

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Place / Publishing House:London : : IntechOpen,, 2022.
Year of Publication:2022
Language:English
Physical Description:1 online resource (iii, 261 pages)
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Summary:In the past, ketamine was considered a dangerous medication with the potential for abuse as a recreational drug. Healthcare providers were warned of its dangers and taught to fear its use. With this book, we hope to eliminate any fear and misgivings associated with this drug. It can be a useful medication in many situations, some of which we describe herein. This book discusses the use of ketamine in anesthesia, pain disorders, depression, palliative care, and trauma situations. It also examines ketamine usage in developing countries.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: edited by Nieves Saiz-Sapena, Manuel Granell Gil.