"Ketamine" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
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.
| Descriptor ID |
D007649
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D02.455.426.392.368.367.652
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| Concept/Terms |
Ketamine- Ketamine
- 2-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)cyclohexanone
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Ketamine" by people in Profiles.
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Analgesia and Sedation for Tactical Combat Casualty Care: TCCC Proposed Change 21-02. J Spec Oper Med. 2022 05 31; 22(2):154-165.
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Pharmacological interventions to diminish cognitive side effects of electroconvulsive therapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Psychiatr Scand. 2022 04; 145(4):343-356.
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Apnea with ketamine sedation in a patient with severe anorexia nervosa: A case report. Eat Weight Disord. 2022 Feb; 27(1):387-389.
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Safety and efficacy of pharmacologic agents used for rapid tranquilization of emergency department patients with acute agitation or excited delirium. Expert Opin Drug Saf. 2021 Feb; 20(2):123-138.
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A Novel Use of Topical Ketamine for the Treatment of Oral Pemphigus: A Case Report. J Palliat Care. 2021 Jul; 36(3):146-147.
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Effects of ketamine and other rapidly acting antidepressants on hippocampal excitatory and inhibitory transmission. Adv Pharmacol. 2020; 89:3-41.
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Iatrogenic Oral Ketamine Overdose in Palliative Care. J Palliat Med. 2021 01; 24(1):148-151.
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Searching for Treatments for Cocaine Use Disorder: The Quest Continues. Am J Psychiatry. 2019 11 01; 176(11):892-893.
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Oral Administration of Injectable Ketamine During Burn Wound Dressing Changes. J Pharm Pract. 2021 Jun; 34(3):423-427.
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Intravenous Ketamine as an Adjunct to Procedural Sedation During Burn Wound Care and Dressing Changes. J Burn Care Res. 2019 02 20; 40(2):246-250.