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KMID : 0878620010050020065
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Korean Journal of Pediatric Anesthesia
2001 Volume.5 No. 2 p.65 ~ p.68
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The Efficacy of Ketamine for Postoperative Pain and Recovery Characteristics in Children after Tonsillectomy
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Shin Ok-Young
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Abstract
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Background: This study was designed the effect of Ⅳ coadministration of ketamine 0.5㎎/㎏ on the postoperative pain and recovery after tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy in children.
Method: We studied 60 patients, age 5∼10 years, undergoing adenotonsillectomy. Patients were randomized to receive either placebo or 0.5㎎-1 ketamine after induction of anesthesia. Pain and recovery characteristics scores were measured for the first 0 min, 15 min and 30 min in recovery room.
Results: Ketamine was effective in reducing pain and agitation with no additional side reactions after adenotonsillectomy.
Conclusions: Preoperative administration of ketamine is safe and effective in reducing pain and agitation after tonsillectomy in recovery room.
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KEYWORD
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Analgesics: Ketamine, Surgery: tonsillectomy
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