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Optimal Dosing of Ketamine for Procedural Sedation and Analgesia in Children
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Ketamine IV 1mg/kg, Ketamine IV 1.5mg/kg, and 1 other intervention for Moderate, Deep Sedation. Completed, enrolled 182 participants.
Detailed Summary
There is a wide variation of published IV ketamine dosing regimens used for procedural sedation in children in the Emergency Department (ED). The purpose of the study was to compare the efficacy, duration of sedation and adverse events between the three commonly administered doses of IV ketamine (1 mg/kg, 1.5 mg/kg and 2 mg/kg) using the traditional administration method of 30-60 second infusion for ED sedation in children.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Intervention: Ketamine IV 1mg/kg
Intervention: Ketamine IV 1.5 mg/kg
Intervention: Ketamine IV 2 mg/kg