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

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Saiz-Sapena, Nieves, editor.

Gil, Manuel Granell, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ketamine.

Anesthetics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (iii, 261 pages)

Place of Publication:

London : IntechOpen, 2022.

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.

Contents:

1. Introduction

2. Ketamine and its molecular effects

2.1 Immediate effects

2.2 Disruption of NMDA channel functions by ketamine

2.3 Ketamine possesses delayed effects

3. Psychotomimetic effects of ketamine

4. Hypnosis

5. Pain

5.1 Control of chronic pain

6. Antidepressant effects of ketamine

7. Conclusion

Funding

Declaration of interest

References.

Notes:

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