Anaes SAQs · Anaesthetic adjuncts
The ketamine and the lidocaine infusion as the adjuncts
Primary — the ketamine (the NMDA antagonist; the 0.1-0.5 mg/kg/h; the opioid-sparing 20-40%; the hallucinations); the lidocaine (the 1.5 mg/kg + 1-2 mg/kg/h; the anti-hyperalgesic; the Muntean review; the LAST risk).
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Describe the perioperative use of the subanaesthetic ketamine and the IV lidocaine infusion as the opioid-sparing adjuncts, including the evidence and the side effects.
Question
Describe the perioperative use of the subanaesthetic ketamine and the IV lidocaine infusion as the opioid-sparing adjuncts, including the evidence and the side effects.[1]
[1]References2ShowHide
- [1]Al Subhi M, et al. Effect of Perioperative Ketamine and Esketamine on Postoperative Fatigue: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Medicina, 2026.PMID 42356168
- [2]Muntean C, et al. Intravenous Lidocaine as an Adjunct for Postoperative Recovery After Open Abdominal Surgery: A Systematic Review. J Clin Med, 2026.PMID 42278931