Dose-dependent side effects of prehospital analgesia with ketamine for winter sports injuries – an observational study

Dose-dependent side effects of prehospital analgesia with ketamine for winter sports injuries – an observational study

Ketamine is one of the most used drugs in trauma patients after skiing accidents. However, the environmental conditions for these patients are often rough, with numerous unpleasant sensory impressions (e.g. noise from the helicopter, cold, wind, etc.), raising concerns about the adverse psychological side effects of ketamine. Moreover, it has not yet been established whether these side effects are dose-dependent, and the supplementary administration of benzodiazepines remains controversial. We analysed the subjective perception of side effects after administration of ketamine during helicopter emergency medical service missions involving trauma patients after ski accidents.

Richard Steffen, David Werlen, Markus Huber & Jürgen Knapp

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12873-025-01252-6

https://link.springer.com/journal/12873

07 june 2025

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