Ketamine Flashcards
1
Q
Mechanism of Action
A
NMDA receptor blockage for anesthesia
Dissociative anesthesia
2
Q
Class
A
Anesthetic Adjunct
3
Q
Indications
A
Faciliate endotracheal intubation in conjuction with other general anesthesia
Severe pain management
Excited Delirium
4
Q
Contraindications
A
Allergy
Severe Hypertension
5
Q
Adult Excited Delirium Dose
A
5 mg/kg IM or 2 mg/kg IV
6
Q
Adult Pain Management Dose
A
0.5 mg/kg IV/IO/IM
Give in 10 mg increments slowly
Repeat every 3 - 5 minutes (10 -15 minutes IM)
7
Q
Adult RSI Dose
A
2 mg/kg IV/IO
8
Q
Pediatric Pain Management Dose
A
0.5 mg/kg IV/IO/IM
Give in 5 mg increments slowly
Repeat every 3 - 5 minutes (10-15 minutes IM)
9
Q
Pediatric RSI Dose
A
Refer to length/weight based tape
10
Q
Pregnancy Category
A
C
