OCT 22, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE
Subanesthetic Ketamine for Opioid-Refractory Cancer Pain: Efficacy, Safety, and Opioid-Sparing Effects
Solo Journal of Anesthesi Pain & Critical Care
Background: Opioid-refractory cancer pain is a major clinical challenge, affecting an estimated 20–40% of patients despite optimized opioid therapy. Subanesthetic-dose ketamine, an