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Filter by:this study is to assess the hemodynamic profile of ketamine compared with propofol in critically ill, mechanically ventilated adult Patients study will be carried out on 100 mechanically ventilated patients who received one sedative agent propofol or ketamine The patients will be randomized into two equal groups to receive either ketamine or propofol Group 1 (Ketamine group): ketamine is initiated at 0.5 mg/kg/h and titrated by 0.25 mg/kg/h every 15 minutes to a maximum dosage of 4 mg/kg/h to achieve appropriate sedation. Group 2 (Propofol group): Propofol is initiated at 0.3 to 0.6 mg /kg/hr. and titrated by 0.3 to 0.6 mg/kg/h every 5 to 10 minutes up to a maximum dosage of 4.5 to 4.8 mg/kg/hr. to achieve appropriate sedation.
In this study, the investigators plan to conduct a single blinded randomized controlled trial in the Pulmonary Service to demonstrate the efficacy of ketamine and its utility in moderate sedation. Patients presenting for bronchoscopy who meet inclusion criteria will be approached, and if amenable, will be consented and enrolled. Patients will be randomized to receive either 1 mg of midazolam and ketamine 0.25 to 0.5 mg/kg loading dose with subsequent doses of 10-20 mg IV or standard fentanyl and midazolam in 25mcg and 1mg increments respectively for moderate sedation during their procedure. The primary outcome will be patient satisfaction, which will be measured a using patient clinical satisfaction form. A number of secondary outcomes will include the following: (1) provider satisfaction (2) the time from sedation administration to procedure start (when the scope is inserted), (3) the time from sedation to scope removal from the trachea (4) the time from sedation to discharge (defined as the time from the end of the procedure until the patient meets discharge criteria from the recovery area), (5) total dose of medications given (including midazolam, fentanyl, and ketamine), (6) adverse events, (7) vital signs, (8) and the need for additional medications, in particular reversal agents.
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of PCA ketamine-morphine versus conventional PCA morphine in postoperative patients undergoing elective laparotomy colorectal surgery under general anaesthesia. The specific objectives are: 1. To compare the post-operative analgesic requirement with PCA ketamine-morphine in comparison with PCA morphine. 2. To compare the postoperative pain scores between PCA ketamine-morphine and PCA morphine. 3. To assess patients' overall satisfaction with PCA ketamine-morphine in comparison with PCA morphine. 4. To study the incidence of side effects of PCA ketamine-morphine in comparison with PCA morphine. Participants will be screened and recruited at pre-anaesthetic clinic (PAC). Those who consented will be taught to use PCA machine and the potential side effects of the study drugs. They will be randomly allocated into either Group A or Group B by computer generated randomization a day before planned surgery. Researchers will compare Group A and Group B to see post-operative pain scores, patients' overall satisfaction and any incidence of side effects.
To evaluate the role of adding ketamine to levobupivacaine in PVB on acute and chronic pain in thoracotomy
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of PCA ketamine-morphine versus conventional PCA morphine in postoperative patients undergoing elective laparotomy colorectal surgery under general anaesthesia. The specific objectives are: 1. To compare the postoperative analgesic requirement with PCA ketamine-morphine in comparison with PCA morphine. 2. To compare the postoperative pain scores between PCA ketamine-morphine and PCA morphine. 3. To assess patients' overall satisfaction with PCA ketamine-morphine in comparison with PCA morphine. 4. To study the incidence of side effects of PCA ketamine-morphine in comparison with PCA morphine. Participants will be screened and recruited at the pre-anaesthetic clinic (PAC). Those who consented will be taught to use the PCA machine and the potential side effects of the study drugs. They will be randomly allocated into either Group A or Group B by computer-generated randomization a day before planned surgery. Researchers will compare Group A and Group B to see post-operative pain scores, patients' overall satisfaction and any incidence of side effects.
Ketamine is a commonly used drug for sedation and induction of anesthesia in patients with shock and/or cardiac dysfunction. Ketamine is characterized by its cardiovascular stimulatory effect due to increase release of endogenous catecholamines. On the other hand, laboratory data on the isolated human myofibers suggest that ketamine had a direct myocardial depressive effect; accordingly, many experts believe that ketamine might have a negative hemodynamic effect in catecholamine depleted patients such as critically ill patients. In critically ill patients, there are contradicting results for the effect of ketamine on the hemodynamic profile and there is paucity of clinical data about the effect of ketamine on cardiac contractility and cardiac output (CO). Cardiac output is the primary determinant of global oxygen delivery to organs and maintaining stable CO in critically ill patients is at most importance to avoid further organ damage in such patients. Therefore, this study is designed to evaluate the effect a single bolus of ketamine on CO in patients with septic shock in comparison to fentanyl bolus.
Aim of this trial is to define if Concentration at the effector site (Ce) of Ketamine, during a continuous infusion and calculated with DOMINO model infusion pump are correlated with Bispectral Index BIS values during general anaesthesia for breast surgery.
When given intravenously in doses below 1.2mg/kg, ketamine has been shown to work as an antidepressant. Ketamine is a common induction drug used during general anesthesia. It is known to reduce postoperative pain in this instance. Limited studies have evaluated the effect of a single subanesthetic dosage of ketamine administered as an adjunct to general anesthesia on acute mood states in patients undergoing minor surgery. The aim of this randomized controlled study was to examine if a single intravenous administration of 0.5 mg/kg ketamine given at the induction of propofol/fentanyl anesthesia has an effect on acute mood states before the discharge of women undergoing fractional curettage.
Aim of this trial is to define if Concentration at the effector site (Ce) of Ketamine, calculated with DOMINO model infusion pump are correlated with Bispectral Index BIS values during general anaesthesia for breast surgery.
In order to effectively treat surgical pain with the least amount of opioids required, a multi-modal approach must include medications with different mechanisms of actions at alternative receptors. In light of the opioid epidemic, medical providers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) are strategically combining these medications in a bundled pain-regimen after surgery. These regimens have been shown to decrease opioid consumption, improve surgical outcomes, and reduce hospital stays, thus coining the term 'enhanced recovery pathway'. The combination of these medications has an indisputable synergistic effect. However, it is unknown how each medication contributes individually to the overall efficacy of the pathway. This study will examine the effects of ketamine, within the constructs of a multimodal pain regimen, on a) length of stay, b) opioid consumption, and c) surgical outcomes after major abdominal surgery.