ketamine has been researched along with Labor Pain in 1 studies
Ketamine: A cyclohexanone derivative used for induction of anesthesia. Its mechanism of action is not well understood, but ketamine can block NMDA receptors (RECEPTORS, N-METHYL-D-ASPARTATE) and may interact with sigma receptors.
ketamine : A member of the class of cyclohexanones in which one of the hydrogens at position 2 is substituted by a 2-chlorophenyl group, while the other is substituted by a methylamino group.
Labor Pain: Pain associated with OBSTETRIC LABOR in CHILDBIRTH. It is caused primarily by UTERINE CONTRACTION as well as pressure on the CERVIX; BLADDER; and the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. Labor pain mostly occurs in the ABDOMEN; the GROIN; and the BACK.
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (100.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Potter, J | 1 |
| Perez-Velasco, D | 1 |
| Maxymiv, NG | 1 |
| Graham, J | 1 |
| Faircloth, A | 1 |
| Thakrar, S | 1 |
1 other study available for ketamine and Labor Pain
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
A combination of inhaled nitrous oxide and low-dose ketamine infusion for labor analgesia.
Topics: Administration, Inhalation; Adult; Analgesia, Obstetrical; Analgesics; Dose-Response Relationship, D | 2019 |