<p>Ketamine is recommended for:</p>

<ul>
	<li>As the sole anesthetic agent for diagnostic and surgical procedures that do not require skeletal muscle relaxation. Ketamine is best suited for short procedures and it can be used with additional doses, for longer procedures.</li>
	<li>For the induction of anesthesia prior to the administration of other general anesthetic agents.</li>
	<li>To supplement low-potency agents, such as nitrous oxide.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>