SAQ 1828 – Ketamine procedural sedation for paediatric laceration repair

A 4-year-old boy presents with a 4 cm eyebrow laceration after a fall at a playground. His mother is with him. You plan to suture the wound under ketamine procedural sedation.

List four contraindications to ketamine use in this patient.

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List four potential side effects or complications associated with ketamine use in this patient.

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Complete the table regarding ketamine use in paediatric procedural sedation by route of delivery.

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Total Score: 0 / 10

Percentage: 0%