Ketamine Flashcards
1
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Ketamine Class
A
Anesthetic, analgesic
2
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Ketamine MOA
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NMDA receptor antagonist blocks central sensitization in is dorsal neural horns blocking pain transmission in spinal cord. NMDA antagonism is also thought o be responsible for anesthetic, amnesic, and hallucinogenic effects.
3
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Ketamine Indications (5)
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Pain associated with: Acute abdominal/flank pain Sickle cell crisis Cancer pain Traumatic injury or multiple traumatic injuries Cold injuries
4
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Ketamine Contraindications (2)
A
ICP
Pediatrics
5
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Ketamine Adult Dose
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0.3mg/kg IVPB max 30mg
6
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Ketamine Pregnancy Class
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C (harmful to animals, untested in humans)
7
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Ketamine Peds Dose
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NO
