Ketamine (MICA)

Indications

Critical Pain (10+)

Warnings

Do not administer if patient has a suspected brain injury.

Do not administer to patients with highly unstable pulse or recent cardiac arrest.

Dosage

200mg IV (diluted with 18ml saline).

Route: IV

Onset of action: Immediate

Duration of action: 30-60 minutes

Notes

Ketamine is a Schedule 8 drug under the Poisons Act and its use must be carefully controlled with accountability and responsibility.

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