Oral Ketamine as a Premedication in Children Undergoing Day-Case Non-Invasive Procedures

Abstract

Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic related to phencyclidine. The mode of action is disconnection between thalamocortical and limbic systems. The outcome is a sedated patient with amnesia and analgesia. The aim of the study is to assess the minimal effective dose of oral ketamine as a premedication in pediatric patients undergoing day-case non-invasive MRI procedures and assessing any related side effects and complications.