Ketamine Use for Palliative Care in the Austere Environment: Is Ketamine the Path Forward for Palliative Care

John R. Reed, Stephanie K. Parks, Antony Kaniaru, Justin Hefley, Young Yauger, Jeremy v. Edwards, Derrick C. Glymph
March, 2025
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Abstract

This review considers ketamine as an option for sedation and pain management when palliative care must be delivered in austere military environments with limited evacuation and logistical support.

Type
Journal article
Publication
American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Medicine, 42(3), 225-229
Austere Anesthesia Ketamine Palliative Care Military Medicine
Justin Hefley
Justin Hefley
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and Site Director

Full-scope CRNA and military clinician focused on austere anesthesia, medical readiness, and evidence-based practice.