What’s the best way to prevent post-sedation agitation associated with ketamine?

Akhlaghi's Annals study that compares haloperidol to midazolam as pretreatment drugs to reduce post-sedation agitation associated with ketamine.
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    Akhlaghi N, Payandemehr P, Yaseri M, Akhlaghi AA, Abdolrazaghnejad A. Premedication With Midazolam or Haloperidol to Prevent Recovery Agitation in Adults Undergoing Procedural Sedation With Ketamine: A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial. Annals of Emergency Medicine. May 2019:462-469. doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2018.11.016
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