Esketamine as an opioid-sparing adjuvant for epidural labour analgesia: a randomised, double-blind trial evaluating postpartum depression [PDF]
Background Opioid-based epidural analgesia, while effective, is frequently associated with maternal side effects such as pruritus and potential central sensitisation.
Yi-ying Zhang +4 more
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Dose-dependent effects of esketamine on the prevention of propofol-induced injection pain: a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
Background In our previous study, we showed that a low dose of esketamine could alleviate propofol-induced injection pain during general anesthesia induction. However, the dose-response relationship of esketamine remains unclear.
Danyun Fu +3 more
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Effect of esketamine on hypotension in women with preoperative anxiety undergoing elective cesarean section: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial [PDF]
To investigate the effect of low-doses esketamine on spinal anesthesia-induced hypotension in women with preoperative anxiety undergoing elective cesarean section, the randomized controlled trial enrolled 120 women aged 18–35 years who preoperative State-
Yu Qi +10 more
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Auto-Induction in Oral Esketamine Treatment for Treatment-Resistant Depression: An Exploratory Study [PDF]
Background: Esketamine is a rapidly acting antidepressant with robust efficacy in treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Diminishing therapeutic effects and attenuated side effects have been reported after long-term use.
Jolien K. E. Veraart +8 more
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Plasma esketamine and noresketamine levels and antidepressant response with oral esketamine treatment [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: Oral esketamine has relatively low and variable bioavailability, which may complicate broader use as an antidepressant. This study aimed to investigate associations between different pharmacokinetic outcomes and change in depressive symptoms ...
Kamphuis, Jeanine +4 more
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Efficacy and safety of esketamine for "treatment resistant depression": registered report for a systematic review with an individual patient data meta-analysis of randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials. [PDF]
Background: In 2019, the FDA and EMA approved intranasal esketamine for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). The current study re-evaluated its efficacy and safety. Methods: This registered report presents a systematic review and individual patient data
Naudet F +7 more
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Moderate-to-deep sedation technique, using propofol and ketamine, allowing synchronised breathing for magnetic resonance high-intensity focused ultrasound (MR-HIFU) treatment for uterine fibroids: a pilot study [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Magnetic resonance high-intensity focused ultrasound (MR-HIFU) treatment for uterine fibroids is rapidly gaining popularity as a treatment modality.
F. M. Knuttel +6 more
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Background Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition of an extremity. While achieving pain relief in CRPS is challenging, esketamine infusions can accomplish pain relief for several weeks post-infusion in a subgroup of CRPS ...
Thomas J. P. Mangnus +8 more
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Background Patients who undergo gastrointestinal endoscopy often require propofol-based sedation combined with analgesics. At present, the efficacy and safety of esketamine as an adjunct to propofol for sedation during endoscopic procedures in patients ...
Xianghong Lian +5 more
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Esketamine showed more potency, more rapid recovery from anesthesia, and less psychotomimetic side effects when compared with ketamine. However, the patients still experience psychotomimetic side effects of esketamine.
Qinjun Chu +9 more
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