JACEP

A feasibility study of low-dose ketamine for acute management of suicidal ideation

This open-label study (n=14) finds that ketamine (35mg/70kg) infusion significantly reduced suicidal ideation (SI) in patients in the emergency department (ED). The acceptability (willingness to try treatment) was also high (>70%) among patients and physicians. The study is the first to test this in the ED.

Published

August 1, 2022

Journal

JACEP

Authors

Gaither, R., Ranney, M., Mha, A. P., Burock, J., Rogers, J., Bucci, L., Beaudoin, F. L.