Ketamine

Question 1

Ketamine trade name

Answer 1

Ketalar

Question 2

Ketamine class

Answer 2

Dissociative anesthetic and analgesic

Question 3

Ketamine MOA

Answer 3

Binds to MDNA receptors to inhibit the action of glutamate and thus slows transmission of neural impulses;binds to opiate receptors to provide analgesia;mimics a sympathomimetic drug to increase hemodynamics and cause bronchodialation

Question 4

Ketamine indications

Answer 4

Induction agent for RSI
Excited delirium
Pain management

Question 5

Ketamine contraindications

Answer 5

Hypersensitivity
Significant hypertension

Question 6

Ketamine side effects

Answer 6

Hallucination
Increased skeletal muscle tone
Increased salivation
Hypertension
Nausea/vomiting
Tachycardia
Palpitations

Question 7

Ketamine dose

Answer 7

Adult dose- inductions for RSI 1-2 mg/kg
Excited delirium 2-4 mg/kg
Pain management 0.3 mg/kg

Ped dose-RSI 1-2mg/kg
Excited delirium 2-4 mg/kg
Pain management 0.3 mg/ kg

Question 8

Ketamine onset/duration

Answer 8

Onset 30 seconds IV 3-4 IM
Duration 5-10 min IV ; 15-25 IM