The effect of addition of ketamine to lidocaine on postoperative pain in rhinoplasties

ŞANLI M., Gulhas N., Bilen B. T., ERDOĞAN KAYHAN G., UÇAR M., Aytekin A. H., ...More

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.46, no.3, pp.789-794, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 46 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.3906/sag-1409-101
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.789-794
  • Keywords: Ketamine, lidocaine, rhinoplasty, postoperative pain, DOUBLE-BLIND, SUBCUTANEOUS INFILTRATION, REGIONAL ANESTHESIA, SURGERY, RELIEF, CHOLECYSTECTOMY, BUPIVACAINE, ANALGESIA, ADJUVANTS
  • Eskisehir Osmangazi University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background/aim: The objective of this study was to examine the effect of addition of subanesthetic doses of ketamine to an epinephrine-lidocaine solution on postoperative pain, analgesic use, and patient comfort during rhinoplasties.