Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3228694 | Annals of Emergency Medicine | 2016 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Ketamine appeared effective and did not cause obvious harm in this small sample and is a potential option for patients who have failed previous attempts at sedation. A dose of 4 to 5 mg/kg is suggested, and doses less than 200 mg are associated with treatment failure.
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Authors
Geoffrey Kennedy MD, FACEM, Leonie A. PhD, Michael A. MBBS, FACEM, Colin B. MBBS,