Ketamine

Question 1

Ketamine Brand Name

Answer 1

Ketalar

Question 2

Ketamine Class

Answer 2

General Anesthetic. Induction Agent

Question 3

Ketamine Action

Answer 3

Acts on the limbic system and cortex to block afferent transmission of impulses associated with pain perception. Produces short acting amnesia without muscle relaxation.

Question 4

Ketamine Adult Dose

Answer 4

Behavioral Emergency: 2 mg/kg IV/IO No repeat dose.
Behavioral Emergency: 2 - 4 mg/kg IM. No repeat dose.
Pain Management: 0.2 mg/kg IV/IO/IN/IM. No repeat dose. Avoid in chest pain/ACS/STEMI
Ventilation Managment - Induction: 2 mg/kg IV/IO No repeat dose
Ventilation Managment - Induction: 4 mg IM No repeat dose
Ventilation Managment - Sedation: 2 mg/kg IV/IO No repeat dose
Ventilation Management - Sedation: 4 mg/kg IM No repeat dose
Electrical Cardioversion: 0.2 mg/kg IV/IO/IN/IM Given in addition to sedation
Transcutaneous Pacing: 0.2 mg/kg IV/IO/IN/IM Given in addition to sedation

Question 5

Ketamine Pediatric Dose

Question 6

Ketamine Indications

Question 7

Ketamine Contraindications

Question 8

Ketamine Adverse Reactions

Question 9

Ketamine Onset/Duration