Ketamine Infusion Therapy for the Management of Acute Pain in Adult Rib Fracture Patients
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2018-08-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of ketamine infusions in the management of acute
pain resulting from broken ribs suffered following a blunt trauma. Half of patients will
receive the institutional standard of care and a placebo infusion (no active medication). The
other half of patients will receive the institutional standard of care and a ketamine
infusion. All subjects and staff will be blinded as to whether they are receiving placebo or
ketamine.