Ketamine hydrochloride, commonly known as ketamine, is a medication approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as a general anesthetic either on its own or in combination with other medications. The medication is highly effective for brief medical procedures that do not necessitate skeletal muscle relaxation and can be utilized as a pre-anesthetic for the induction of general anesthesia when combined with other general anesthetic agents. Furthermore, ketamine is FDA-approved for enhancing the effects of low-potency substances such as nitrous oxide.In addition to its anesthetic applications, ketamine proves invaluable in pain management, addressing treatment-resistant depression, managing suicidal ideation, and treating refractory status epilepticus, with specific indications awaiting FDA approval. The dosage determines the application and resulting effects of the drug, leading to variations in the prescribing protocol. This versatility renders ketamine valuable in both anesthesia and pain management. Ongoing research explores the potential applications of ketamine in psychiatry across all isomeric forms. At elevated doses, ketamine operates primarily as a sedative rather than an analgesic agent. This activity reviews ketamine’s indications, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, adverse drug reactions, monitoring strategies, drug-drug interactions, and clinical toxicology for healthcare professionals to facilitate the enhancement of clinical best practice guidelines.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
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- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
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ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
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