This observational study (n=241) investigated the prevalence of PTSD with respect to perioperative low-dose ketamine use in burned soldiers undergoing surgery. Results indicate that PTSD was less prevalent amongst soldiers who were treated with ketamine, despite having larger burns, higher injury severity score, undergoing more operations, and spending more time in the ICU compared to soldiers who did not receive it as a treatment.
- Published
- Journal
- Journal of Trauma Injury Infection and Critical Care
- Authors
- Black, I. H., Garza, T. H., Gaylord, K. M., Maani, C. V., McGhee, L. L.