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Ketamine infusion in the management of uncontrolled post-operative pain, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (1182)

The use of Ketamine is unlicensed for this indication and so the responsibility lies with the prescriber when used in this manner.

Ketamine is an anaesthetic agent with significant analgesic properties. It can be used at sub-anaesthetic doses as an adjuvant to opioids in the treatment of acute post-operative pain.

The aim of acute pain management is not only to relieve immediate pain, but to prevent the development of chronic and persistent pain

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Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 12/12/2024

Next review date: 31/08/2026

Author(s): Vishal Gupta.

Version: 1

Author email(s): vishal.gupta4@nhs.scot.

Approved By: South Sector Clinical Governance Forum

Reviewer name(s): Vishal Gupta.