But Why: Episode 3

CEU quiz for the But Why? podcast

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* 1. Please enter your information

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* 2. Ketamine is an NMDA antagonist. How can we think of this action in the body and why it causes sedation?

"Slams the brakes" in the brain

Another name for it is "molly" so it makes you feel good and gets you high

It is like "letting off the gas" in the brain

It just shuts the brain off

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* 3. Increased secretions is more common in children than adults

FALSE

TRUE

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* 4. Can ketamine ever cause respiratory depression?

yes, its a sedative and all sedatives cause respiratory depression

it is unknown at this time

no, its literally the safest drug on planet earth

yes, if pushed VERY quickly. This is why it should be administered as a slow push unless immediately ready to intubate

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* 5. What monitoring equipment should all patients receiving ketamine have?

ECG leads only

ECG leads and pulse ox only

Pulse ox only

ETCO2, pulse ox, ECG leads, BP

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* 6. In what patient is high dose IM ketamine indicated?

not compliant with PD or other first responders

a known Schizophrenic who is delusional and slightly cooperative

Aggressive with all personnel on scene, presents an immediate threat to themselves and/ or others on scene

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* 7. Laryngospasm is a known possible negative side effect of ketamine administration. What is the best way to recognize this?

the patient complains of difficulty breathing

the trachea deviates to one side

there is an immediate drop in ETCO2, and irregular chest wall movements

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* 8. If laryngospasm happens, what is the best way to manage the airway?

Immediately perform a cricothyroidotomy

reposition the airway (jaw thrust, head-tilt chin-lift) and positive pressure ventilation. If this is ineffective then give full doses and intubate

insert a nasal airway and place them on a non-rebreather

do nothing, it will resolve in a short time without problem

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* 9. Please rate the quality of the podcast and its speakers and leave comments about either.

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But Why: Episode 3

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* 1. Please enter your information

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* 2. Ketamine is an NMDA antagonist. How can we think of this action in the body and why it causes sedation?

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* 3. Increased secretions is more common in children than adults

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* 4. Can ketamine ever cause respiratory depression?

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* 5. What monitoring equipment should all patients receiving ketamine have?

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* 6. In what patient is high dose IM ketamine indicated?

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* 7. Laryngospasm is a known possible negative side effect of ketamine administration. What is the best way to recognize this?

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* 8. If laryngospasm happens, what is the best way to manage the airway?

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* 9. Please rate the quality of the podcast and its speakers and leave comments about either.

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* 10. Please give us any feedback and any topics you may want to hear in the future.