Pediatric Community

  • 1.  ketamine for pain and agitation in the pediatric population

    Posted 20 days ago

    Hi All, 

    Does anyone use ketamine IM or IN for pain or agitation in the pediatric population?  If so, would you be willing to share a policy or guideline? 

    Thanks, 

    Julie



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    Julie Mackie RN;CEN;CPEN
    RN
    Mission Viejo CA
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  • 2.  RE: ketamine for pain and agitation in the pediatric population

    Posted 10 days ago

    Hi Julie,

    We have a pediatric agitation pathway. The medications range from antihistamines to benzos to anti-psychotics, and occasionally clonidine. This was created based on an extensive literature review. I will ask the creators if I can share. Short answer--we do not use Ketamine. Hope this helps!



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    Ivelisse Sanchez, DNP, APRN, ACCNS-P, CPN, CPEN
    CNS-APRN Coordinator, Pediatric Emergency Departments
    Advocate Children's Hospital
    Oak Lawn & Park Ridge, IL
    email: ev_sanz@yahoo.com
    email: ivelisse@ecsmediallc.com
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