Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Oct 1984
Comparative StudySubanesthetic doses of ketamine, diazepam, and nitrous oxide for adult outpatient sedation.
The use of ketamine in adults has been complicated by untoward hallucinatory emergence reactions. The addition of nitrous oxide and diazepam to subanesthetic doses of ketamine may be effective in decreasing these reactions. ⋯ Comparison of the results of patients receiving ketamine and those receiving fentanyl revealed no statistical differences in hallucinatory reactions or patient acceptance. Amnesia was more complete in the ketamine than the fentanyl group.