SAQ 492 – Anaesthetics – ketamine procedural sedation in a young child

A 2-year-old girl presents with a bead lodged in her right nostril.

Complete the table regarding ketamine dosing for procedural sedation.

(Marked out of 8.0)
</p> <table class="saq-prop-table"> <thead> <tr> <th>Route</th> <th>Advantage</th> <th>Clinical onset</th> <th>Effective sedation</th> <th>Average time to discharge</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>IM</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>IV</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>

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List seven (7) contraindications to ketamine use.

(Marked out of 7.0)

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List five (5) ordered steps in treating laryngospasm during ketamine sedation.

(Marked out of 5.0)

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State two (2) rationales for fasting before ketamine sedation and two (2) rationales for proceeding without fasting.

(Marked out of 4.0)

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Total Score: 0 / 24

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