[Ketalar in dentistry: study and usage].

Abstract

The use of Ketalar as a general anesthetic in dental treatments particularly in extractions of unco-operative children of 2-5 years was studied. By monitoring the vital signs (blood pressure and heart rate) during the operations, it was found that reducing the Ketalar dose to 0.5-0.7 mg/Kg (usual dose is 1-2 mg/Kg) did not give rise to any unfavorable consequences. In more than 600 children during the past 12 years, there were no serious dangers with the Ketalar usage; however, some toxic or side effects of the anesthetic had to be cautioned.