Pharm 101: Ketamine
ACEM Primary Pharmacology of Ketamine: the Pharmacokinetics; Pharmacodynamics; Clinical uses; Adverse effects
Tag Ketamine
Ketamine
Ketamine: phencyclidine derivative hypnotic and analgesic. NMDA receptor antagonist resulting in dissociative anaesthesia (profound analgesia with superficial sleep); interacts with opioid receptors - mu, delta and kappa
Ketamine RSI for head injury
Traditionally ketamine was contra-indicated for use in rapid sequence intubation of the head injured patient. This view has since been debunked. Recent evidence suggests that ketamine may actually be useful in this setting
Pediatric Procedural Sedation with Ketamine
A Question and Answer review of Paediatric Sedation In The Emergency Department. Ketamine and ketamine sedation
Nasal foreign body
A case-based Q-and-A on procedural sedation using ketamine to remove a button battery from a child's nose. What if laryngospasm occurs?