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Case report: prehospital use of intranasal ketamine for paediatric burn injury.

Authors :
Reid, C
Hatton, R
Middleton, P
Source :
Emergency Medicine Journal (EMJ); Apr2011, Vol. 28 Issue 4, p328-329, 2p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

In this study, the administration of an intravenous ketamine formulation to the nasal mucosa of a paediatric burn victim is described in the prehospital environment. Effective analgesia was achieved without the need for vascular or osseous access. Intranasal ketamine has been previously described for chronic pain and anaesthetic premedication. This case highlights its potential as an option for prehospital analgesia. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14720205
Volume :
28
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Emergency Medicine Journal (EMJ)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
66292058