Ketamine-iorazepam. Attenuation of psychic sequelae of ketamine by lorazepam

Anaesthesia. 1978 Apr;33(4):312-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1978.tb12413.x.

Abstract

The intravenous, intramuscular and oral administration of 4 mg lorazepam given to adults will effectively reduce the psychic sequelae of ketamine to acceptable limits.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anesthesia, Intravenous / psychology*
  • Anti-Anxiety Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Delirium / prevention & control
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ketamine / adverse effects*
  • Lorazepam / administration & dosage
  • Lorazepam / therapeutic use*
  • Preanesthetic Medication*
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Anti-Anxiety Agents
  • Ketamine
  • Lorazepam