Comparison of the preemptive analgesia of low dose ketamine versus magnesium sulfate on parturient undergoing cesarean section under general anesthesia

Conclusions Preemptive dose of either ketamine (0.3mg/kg) or MgSO4 (30mg/kg) in patients undergoing cesarean section under general anesthesia could suppress the pressor response to endotracheal intubation and skin incision and decreased the intraoperative fentanyl requirement. Ketamine showed a significant preemptive analgesic effect compared to MgSO4 at 2 and 6h postoperatively.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research