EM Flashcards
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Q
Which procedural sedation agent is most likely to affect the results of lumbar puncture in a patient undergoing immunosuppression presenting with HA, febrile to 38.0C, undergoing sepsis workup
A
Ketamine can increase both intracranial and intraocular pressure
Do not give ketamine to patients when trying to obtain an opening pressure or patient has intracranial or ocular trauma
