Nebulized Ketamine for Analgesia in the Prehospital Setting: A Case Series. (17th February 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Patrick, Casey; Smith, Michael; Rafique, Zubaid; Rogers Keene, Kelly; De La Rosa, Xavier
• Is Part Of: Prehospital emergency care. Volume 27:Number 2(2023)
• Page Start: 269
• Page End: 274
• Publication Date: 2023-02-17
• Subjects: 362.18
• DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2022.2099602
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1090-3127

Abstract

Abstract: We report the initial seven patients treated with nebulized ketamine for moderate to severe pain, via breath-actuated nebulizer, in an urban, ground-based emergency medical services (EMS) system. Ketamine for analgesia in the emergency setting has become widespread over the past decade. The addition of a non-parenteral, inexpensive, and well-tolerated ketamine delivery option is extremely desirable. We believe these initial data demonstrate promising pain reduction coupled with minimal side effects, indicating a potential role for nebulized ketamine in EMS.