Ketamine

Question 1

Ketamine Trade Name?

Answer 1

Ketalar

Question 2

Ketamine Indications?

Answer 2

-Restraint
-Excited delirium
-Induction agent for RSI
-Pain management

Question 3

Ketamine Contraindications?

Answer 3

-Significant Hypertension

Question 4

Ketamine Adult Dose?

Answer 4

RIPP - 4,2,1, 0.2/0.3
Restraint: 4mg/kg IM
Induction for RSI: 2 mg/kg IV/IO
Post Intubation: 1mg/kg every 5-15 min.
Pain management: 0.2mg/kg IV/IO 0.3mg/kg IM

Question 5

Ketamine Pediatric Dose?

Answer 5

RIP - 4,2,1, 0.2/0.3
Restraint: 4mg/kg IM
Induction for RSI: 2 mg/kg IV/IO
Post Intubation: 1mg/kg every 5-15 min.

Question 6

Ketamine Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?

Answer 6

Restraint: 500mg single dose, 150mg addt’l in 5-10min
Pain management:
IV/IO 20mg/dose
IM: 30mg/dose