September 5, 2025Anesthesiology and Pain MedicineOpen Access

The Use of Ketamine and Dexmedetomidine in Cesarean Section: A Narrative Review of Clinical Applications and Safety Considerations

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The combination of ketamine and dexmedetomidine may improve analgesic efficacy and hemodynamic stability during cesarean sections.
Evidence suggests ketamine's significant analgesic potency and dexmedetomidine's unique sedative effects contribute to synergistic interactions.
The review discusses safety considerations when administering these agents in a clinical setting, particularly regarding maternal and neonatal outcomes.
A structured literature search across multiple databases ensured comprehensive examination of relevant studies pertaining to cesarean section anesthesia.

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Narrative review highlights the safety and analgesic benefits of ketamine and dexmedetomidine in cesarean sections, suggesting potential synergistic effects.

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Atabi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Narrative review highlights the safety and analgesic benefits of ketamine and dexmedetomidine in cesarean sections, suggesting potential synergistic effects.

The Use of Ketamine and Dexmedetomidine in Cesarean Section: A Narrative Review of Clinical Applications and Safety Considerations

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The Use of Ketamine and Dexmedetomidine in Cesarean Section: A Narrative Review of Clinical Applications and Safety Considerations

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