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Ketamine (Ketalar)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Classification:
NMDA antagonist, phencyclidine derivative
Therapeutic Effects:
Analgesia, Amnesia, Bronchodilator, Positive Inotrope (indirect), Negative Inotrope (direct)
Primary Considerations:

Ketamine increases sympathetic nervous system responses (sympathomimetic). Does not depress ventilation. Increases blood pressure, heart rate, laryngeal reflexes (reduces the chances of aspiration),...

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