Ketamine is an n-methyl-d-aspartate (nmda) receptor antagonist and is both water and lipid soluble. These unique pharmacokinetic properties make ketamine a useful analgesic in that it can be given via multiple routes of administration and can add a different pathway for pain treatment in difficult or refractory pain cases. The goal of this presentation is to familiarize attendees with an additional adjuvant pain medication for use in refractory pain. After some background information is presented, a case based approach will be used to demonstrate patient identification, dosing strategies, routes of administration, and side-effect management. The presentation will conclude with methods for developing a ketamine protocol.
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0530-0000-19-091-L01-P
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