ketamine

Question 1

name (trade)

Answer 1

ketalar

Question 2

class

Answer 2

anesthetic agent and analgesic agent

Question 3

description

Answer 3

ketamine is a sedative/hypnotic and analgesic agent.
has strong amnesic properties

Question 4

mechanism of action

Answer 4

dissociation between the cortical and limbic systems resulting in pt seemingly to be awake but dissociated from the environment

Question 5

onset

Answer 5

IV: <1 minute
IM: 5 minutes

Question 6

duration

Answer 6

10-15 minutes IV
20-30 minutes IM

Question 7

indications

Answer 7

sedative agent for RSI

Question 8

contraindications

Answer 8

HTN
hypersensitivity to drug

Question 9

adverse reactions (side effects)

Answer 9

hallucinations, increased skeletal muscle tone, N/V

Question 10

drug interactions

Answer 10

recovery time increases when used with narcotics or barbituates

Question 11

supplied

Answer 11

multidose, prefilled syringe

Question 12

dose

Answer 12

IV: 0.5-1.0 mg/kg over 30-60 sec
IM: 2-4 mg/kg

Question 13

special considerations

Answer 13

full monitoring implementation

V/S
EKG
ETCO2
SpO2