Abstract
Ketamine is an effective agent when used for sedation during painful bedside procedures. We developed a ketamine administration protocol for nonanesthesiologists for the purpose of establishing safe monitoring and documentation during ketamine sedation procedures. From June 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003, a total of 522 sedation events using ketamine were performed; 347 of these events were analyzed. Seventeen (4.9%) events contained potentially adverse outcome indicators, 10 (2.9%) of which required intervention. Eight events were airway related and responded to repositioning, supplemental oxygen, or bag-valve-mask ventilation. Two patients had a decrease in blood pressure, which responded to fluid administration. Total doses of ketamine administered were between 6 and 800 mg, for procedures ranging from 1 to 105 minutes, in patients weighing between 3 and 111 kg. The development of a strict protocol ensures the safe administration of ketamine for the pediatric burn patient.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 211-216 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Journal of Burn Care and Research |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - Mar 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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- Emergency Medicine
- Rehabilitation
- Surgery
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Ketamine : A safe and effective agent for painful procedures in the pediatric burn patient. / Owens, Victoria F.; Palmieri, Tina L; Comroe, Catherine M.; Conroy, Janice M.; Scavone, John A.; Greenhalgh, David G.
In: Journal of Burn Care and Research, Vol. 27, No. 2, 03.2006, p. 211-216.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - Greenhalgh, David G
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