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Research Article | Open Access

Published on :   05 Dec 2025

Ketamine and Pediatric PTSD: A Retrospective Analysis of Risk Following Anesthesia for Fractures

Elijah McMillan 1 Da’Jhai Monroe 1 Nicole Chapman 1 Elizabeth Beyene 2 Sarah Kim 1 Noah Wheaton 1 Kevin Boluyt 1 Bria Moore 1 Emmanuel Ocampo 1 Miguel Ramallo 1 Keleb Mehari 1 Samrawit Zinabu 2 Mekdem Bisrat 2 * Miriam Michael 2,3

Introduction: Ketamine is widely used for pediatric procedural sedation, but its long-term psychological effects remain unclear. This study examines the incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression in…

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Research Article | Open Access

Published on :   03 Dec 2025

Comparison of Postpartum Depression Incidence in Patients Undergoing Cesarean Section with and Without Ketamine Use: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Da’Jhai Monroe 2 Sumaiya Ahmed 7 Elizabeth Beyene 3 Valerie McAllister 1 Nurupa Ramkissoon 1 Samrawit Zinabu 3 Elijah McMillan 2 Miguel Ramallo 2 Kamdili Ogbutor 5 Huda Gasmelseed 3 Mahlet Abrie 6 Mekdem Bisrat 3 * Basheer Qolomany 3 Miriam Michael 3,4

Ketamine is increasingly being explored as a treatment for depression and has been studied for its potential prophylactic effects in postpartum depression (PPD). This study aims to analyze data from a large population to determine ketamine's…

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Case Report | Open Access

Published on :   01 Dec 2025

Post-Anesthesia Spinal Epidural Hematoma Leading to Cord Compression

Govani DR 1 Swamy KB 2 Midha PK 3 Govani ND 1 Panchasara NG 1 Patel RR 1 Patel RV 1 *

An interesting rare case of post-anesthesia spinal epidural hematoma leading to cord compression in an 18-year-old girl having pelvic and bi-lobar hepatic metastatic masses which required operative intervention by laminectomy decompression has…

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Research Article | Open Access

Published on :   28 Nov 2025

Association of Anesthesia Modality with Opioid Prescriptions After Cesarean Delivery: A Comparative Study of General and Epidural Techniques

Madison Burnard 2 Nicole Chapman 2 Edward Arenas 2 Amari Eubanks 1 Elijah McMillan 2 Elizabeth Beyene 4 Mekdem Bisrat 4 * Miriam Michael 3,4

Background: Cesarean section (C-section) is the most common surgical procedure performed in the United States and a known contributor to initial opioid exposure among women of reproductive age. While neuraxial (epidural)…

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