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Ketamine

Grade

Dexmedetomidine with Ketamine


[Dexmedetomidine-Butorphanol] + Ketamine

  1. Premedicate: Dexmedetomidine: X mg/kg, IV/IM and Butorphanol: 0.05–0.1 mg/kg IV/IM

  2. Preoxygenate: Place in an oxygen chamber as sedation commences

  3. Induce: Ketamine: 3–5 mg/kg IV 

  4. Intubation: Subsequent use of a volatile agent (e.g. Isoflurane) with oxygen is recommended.


[Dexmedetomidine-Buprenorphine] + Ketamine

  1. Premedicate: Dexmedetomidine: X mg/kg, IV/IM and Buprenorphine: 0.02–0.05 mg/kg IV/IM

  2. Preoxygenate: Place in an oxygen chamber as sedation commences

  3. Induce: Ketamine: 3–5 mg/kg IV 

  4. Intubation: Subsequent use of a volatile agent (e.g. Isoflurane) with oxygen is recommended 


Reversal

  • Atipamezole X mg/kg IM (? X Dexmedetomidine dose =  Medetomidine volume)


Therapeutics

Evidence

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