Intravascular ketamine infusion for the treatment of chronic pain and depression. Case report
Infusão intravascular de cetamina para o tratamento de dor crônica e depressão. Relato de caso
Ledismar José da-Silva; Paulo Gabriel Balestra Silveira Ayres; Laís Martins Vasconcellos
Abstract
HIGHLIGTS
- Ketamine is a safe and promising treatment option for chronic pain and depression and can promote significant, albeit transient, pain and mood relief using subanesthetic dosage.
- The present study observed that a single infusion at low doses of ketamine can quickly relieve depressive symptoms, thoughts, and suicidal actions in patients with refractory depression.
- It is noteworthy that the serial infusion of ketamine for a certain period is a safer and more effective alternative to the treatment of pain and depression when compared to a single IV infusion regimen.
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DESTAQUES
- A cetamina é uma opção de tratamento segura e promissora para dor crônica e depressão e pode promover alívio significativo, ainda que transitório, da dor e do humor com a dosagem subanestésica.
- O presente estudo observou que uma única infusão em baixas doses de cetamina pode aliviar rapidamente sintomas depressivos, pensamentos e ações suicidas em pacientes com depressão refratária.
- Vale ressaltar que a infusão seriada de cetamina por determinado período é uma alternativa mais segura e eficaz para o tratamento da dor e da depressão quando comparada a uma única infusão intravenosa.
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Submitted date:
06/22/2021
Accepted date:
09/13/2022