Key result
Ketamine hydrochloride combined with local anesthesia is recommended for anorectal surgery based on a 200-patient series showing unpleasant psychomotor reactions can be prevented.
Why the study?
Is intravenous ketamine hydrochloride combined with local anesthesia safe and effective for anorectal surgery?
Is intravenous ketamine hydrochloride combined with local anesthesia safe and effective for anorectal surgery?
Intravenous ketamine combined with local anesthesia is recommended for anorectal surgery, with methods to manage psychomotor reactions.
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Should not yet change anorectal anesthesia practice; leaves open ketamine-local anesthesia role pending randomized trials.
Alexander et al. (1972) studied this question. Ketamine hydrochloride combined with local anesthesia is recommended for anorectal surgery based on a 200-patient series showing unpleasant psychomotor reactions can be prevented.
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