Is Analgesic Effect of Low Dose Ketamine-midazolam the Same as Morphine

Comparing Low Dose IV Ketamine-midazolam Versus IV Morphine Regarding ED Pain Control in Patients Sustaining Closed Limb Fracture(s)

the investigators assessed the effects of low-dose IV ketamine-midazolam versus morphine on pain control in trauma patients with closed limb fracture(s); and also compared the incidence of adverse events (mainly cardio pulmonary ) between two groups.

this prospective, single blind, noninferiority trial randomized consecutive ED patients aged 18 to 60 years to two groups: receiving either 300-500 mcg ketamine plus 0.03 mg midazolam, or 0.05 to 0.1 mg morphine. Visual analogue score and adverse events were carefully verified during an interval of 30 minutes.

Two hundreds, thirty six patients were selected, among whom were 207 males (87.3%), and 29 females (12.2%). The average age was 29±2, with extremes of 60 years and 18 years.the patients were divided into two groups: G1: 116 patients receiving ketamine-midazolam and G2: 120 patients receiving morphine alone.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Between 18 and 60 years
2. Patients with closed limb fracture(s)
3. VAS score of at least 6

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Acute pulmonary infection
2. Previous coronary artery diseases,ACS,congestive heart failure,
3. suspected aortic dissection
4. History of uncontrolled hypertention or blood pressure > 140/90mmHg
5. Brain injury with focal neurological deficit or loss of consciousness
6. Central nervous system mass lesion,hydrocephalus, or other states with increased intracranial pressure
7. Glaucoma and acute globe injury
8. History of porphyria
9. Previous hyperthyroidism or thyroid hormone replacement
10. Pregnancy or laction
11. Major psychiatric disorder
12. Previous allergic reaction to the agents administered in the study
13. Patient declined to provide written informed conse