Ketamine Flashcards
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KETAMINE
Pharmacology & Actions
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- Ketamine is non-competitive NMDA receptor antagonist
- It functions as a dissociative, amnestic, analgesic, and anesthetic agent
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KETAMINE
Indications
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- Excited delirium
- Induction agent for intubation
- Pain control
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KETAMINE
Absolute Contraindications
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- Angina
- CHF
- Pregnancy
- Ketamine Allergy
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KETAMINE
Precautions & Side Effects
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- Transient periods of apnea (1-2min) have occurred with IV/IO ketamine administration, especially with rapid infusion
- May cause laryngospasm
- May cause hypersalivation, increased airway secretions
- May cause emergence reaction
- May cause nystagmus
- Use with caution in patients with schizophrenia
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KETAMINE
Administration
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- IV/IO
- Onset: <1min
- Peak: 30sec-5min
- Duration: 10-45min
- IM
- Onset: 3-4min
- Peak: 3-12min
- Duration 25-60min
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KETAMINE
Dosage
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- RSI DOSAGE
- 1.5mg/kg (max dose 150mg)
