Ketamine Flashcards
1
Q
Mechanism of ketamine (1)
A
blocks NMDA receptor channel
2
Q
Analogue of ketamine (1)
A
PCP
3
Q
Which compounds should never be mixed with ketamine (3)
A
Alcohol
barbiturates
heroin
4
Q
Symptoms and at risk groups (2)
A
bladder pain
bad for people with intercranial pressure risk
5
Q
What are the medical indications of ketamine (4)
A
Anaesthetics in children NOT ADULTS, it does not suppress breathing
used to treat hypotension in shock by increasing the circulatory system
Resistant Depression in low doses
Pain via NMDA receptor
