Abstract:Background
Typical sickle cell disease (SCD) vaso‐occlusive pain episode (VOE) management includes opioids, which are often inadequate and can be associated with significant side effects. Ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic, is a potentially effective adjunct to VOE management.
Objectives
This study aimed to characterize ketamine use for VOE management in pediatric SCD.
Method
This retrospective case series summarizes a single‐center experience regarding the use of ketamine for inpatient management of pediatri… Show more
“…To the Editor We thank Dr. Qureshi for their thoughtful letter 1 in response to our publication. 2 We greatly appreciate the interest and enthusiasm in our publication and feel that it has allowed us to provide further insights into the use of ketamine in children with sickle cell disease (SCD) presenting with acute vaso-occlusive episodes (VOE). We address some of the comments raised by Dr. Qureshi below.…”
Section: Reply To: Comment On: Ketamine Use For Management Of Vaso-oc...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This study was conducted as retrospective chart review, therefore the IRB determined that this study did not require patient consent. Carolina Donado 3,4 Natasha M. Archer 1,2…”
“…To the Editor We thank Dr. Qureshi for their thoughtful letter 1 in response to our publication. 2 We greatly appreciate the interest and enthusiasm in our publication and feel that it has allowed us to provide further insights into the use of ketamine in children with sickle cell disease (SCD) presenting with acute vaso-occlusive episodes (VOE). We address some of the comments raised by Dr. Qureshi below.…”
Section: Reply To: Comment On: Ketamine Use For Management Of Vaso-oc...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This study was conducted as retrospective chart review, therefore the IRB determined that this study did not require patient consent. Carolina Donado 3,4 Natasha M. Archer 1,2…”
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