Effects of Intraoperative Esketamine–Dexmedetomidine Combination on Postpartum Depressive Symptoms and Neuropsychiatric Events Following Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Drug Design Development and Therapy March 1, 2026 Meng-Meng Li, Qingfeng Wei, Qian-Yun Zhu et al.
Combining low-dose dexmedetomidine with esketamine during cesarean section improves early postpartum depressive symptoms, reduces neuropsychiatric side effects during surgery, and increases maternal satisfaction, while remaining safe for both mother and newborn.