Ketamine Flashcards
1
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Ketamine Class
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Analgesic, Dissociative anesthetic
2
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Ketamine Mechanism of Action
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Blocks pain receptors
2
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Ketamine Indications
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Procedural sedation, Management of violent behavior, Pain control
3
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Ketamine Contraindications
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Pregnancy, Angina, Heart failure
4
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Ketamine Dosage and Administration
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RSI: 2 mg/kg IV push over 1 to 2 min
Pain: 0.25 mg/kg IM/IV/IO (Max total dose: 100mg)
Chemical Restraint: 2 mg/kg IV or 4 mg/kg IM
