What Is the Optimal Dose of Intramuscular Ketamine for Pediatric Sedation?

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Authors

Steven Green · Loma Linda University Medical Center

Christopher B. Hummel · Mammoth Hospital

William A. Wittlake · Loma Linda University Health Care

Steven G. Rothrock · Mammoth Hospital

G. Alan Hopkins · Loma Linda University Medical Center

Wayne Garrett · Loma Linda University Health Care

Abstract

Ketamine doses of 4 to 5 mg/kg i.m. produced adequate sedation in 93%-100% of children, suggesting that this dosing range may be optimal for ED procedural sedation. No difference in time to discharge or adverse effects was observed for lower or higher doses.

Topics & Keywords

Anesthesia and Sedative Agents Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Academic Emergency Medicine

Volume 6, Issue 1, pp. 21-26

DOI: 10.1111/j.1553-2712.1999.tb00089.x

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