According to some preliminary studies, where might ketamine show promise in treating alcohol withdrawal syndrome?
According to the cited reference, ketamine might provide symptom control in benzodiazepine-refractory patients and could reduce lorazepam infusion requirements. In this study, all patients achieved within one hour of ketamine initiation.
Shah, P., McDowell, M., Ebisu, R. et al. Adjunctive Use of Ketamine for Benzodiazepine-Resistant Severe Alcohol Withdrawal: a Retrospective Evaluation. J. Med.Toxicol. 14, 229–236 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13181-018-0662-8
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