Ketamine-propofol (ketofol) in procedural sedation: a narrative review
10.17245/jdapm.2023.23.3.123
- Author:
Eun-Ji CHOI
1
;
Cheul-Hong KIM
;
Ji-Young YOON
;
Eun-Jung KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, School of Dentistry, Dental Research Institute, Dental and Life Science Institute, Pusan National University, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:Review Article
- From:Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
2023;23(3):123-133
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Sedation methods for dental treatment are increasingly explored. Recently, ketofol, which is a combination of ketamine and propofol, has been increasingly used because the advantages and disadvantages of propofol and ketamine complement each other and increase their effectiveness. In this review, we discuss the pharmacology of ketamine and propofol, use of ketofol in various clinical situations, and differences in efficacy between ketofol and other sedatives.
