The Clinical Study of Ketamine HC1 on Oral Surgery

Cho,  Byoung-Uk

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 11(1); 1973 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 1973;11(1):45-52.
Published online January 31, 1973.

구강외과 영역에 있어서 Ketamine HC1의 임상적 고찰

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서울대학교 대학원 치의학과 구강외과학

The Clinical Study of Ketamine HC1 on Oral Surgery

Byoung-Uk Cho

Department of Oral Surgery, Graduate School, Seoul National University

Abstract

Ketamine HC1(Phencyclidine derivative) is a white, crystalline substance with melting point 259℃. It is soluble in water to a 20% clear, colorless solution. a 10% aqueous solution has a pH 3.5. The chemical structure is 2-(O-chlorophenyl)-2-(methylamino) cyclohexanone hydrochloride. It is a rapid acting, nonhypnotic, nonbarbiturate drug with a wide safety margin. The author used the anesthetic ketamine hydrochloride for oral surgery procedure in 16 patients(2 to 33 years). Anesthesia was achieved with a single intramuscular injection by introduction of manufacture. Result obtained as follows : 1. It was easily administered. 2. Onset time was rapid and duration was short. 3. The mild cardiac stimulation resulted in moderate increase in the blood pressure and pulse. 4. There was no significant respiratory depression. 5. The airway can be maintained without artificial support or endotracheal intubation. 6. All protective reflex maintained, which was important in oral surgery. 7. The best results were achieved in pediatric patients than adults.