Ketamine Pharmacodynamics

CNS blocks thalamic - cortex transmission ‘dissociative anaesthesia’ increased CBF (raised CO2) hallucinations and confusion in 24-34% adults more common with atropine, droperidol may be suppressed by: midazolam 0.05 mg/Kg thiopentone 2 mg/Kg

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