Ketamine Flashcards

1
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Mechanism of Action

A

NMDA receptor blockage for anesthesia

Dissociative anesthesia

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Class

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Anesthetic Adjunct

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Indications

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Faciliate endotracheal intubation in conjuction with other general anesthesia

Severe pain management

Excited Delirium

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4
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Contraindications

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Allergy

Severe Hypertension

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5
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Adult Excited Delirium Dose

A

5 mg/kg IM or 2 mg/kg IV

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6
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Adult Pain Management Dose

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0.5 mg/kg IV/IO/IM

Give in 10 mg increments slowly

Repeat every 3 - 5 minutes (10 -15 minutes IM)

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7
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Adult RSI Dose

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2 mg/kg IV/IO

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Pediatric Pain Management Dose

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0.5 mg/kg IV/IO/IM

Give in 5 mg increments slowly

Repeat every 3 - 5 minutes (10-15 minutes IM)

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9
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Pediatric RSI Dose

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Refer to length/weight based tape

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10
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Pregnancy Category

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C

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