Abstract | BACKGROUND:
Ketamine continues to rise in popularity for procedural sedation in the Emergency Department (ED) for both adult and pediatric patients. The medication has a good safety profile and is well tolerated in the majority of patients. However, the Emergency Physician should be aware of the full range of side-effects that may be encountered, so as to best anticipate and prepare for potential complications. OBJECTIVES: CASE REPORT: CONCLUSIONS:
Ketamine-induced catalepsy is a self-limited side-effect that has the potential to interfere with procedures performed under sedation.
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Authors | Corey R Heitz, J Ryan Bence |
Journal | The Journal of emergency medicine
(J Emerg Med)
Vol. 44
Issue 2
Pg. e243-5
(Feb 2013)
ISSN: 0736-4679 [Print] United States |
PMID | 22999776
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Chemical References |
- Anesthetics, Dissociative
- Ketamine
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Topics |
- Adult
- Anesthetics, Dissociative
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Catalepsy
(chemically induced)
- Emergency Service, Hospital
- Humans
- Ketamine
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Male
- Middle Aged
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