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Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast

Episode 126: Key Words with Gillian Isaac Part 2: Ketamine and Laryngospasm

Jun 28, 2019
Dr. Gillian Isaac discusses key words Ketamine and Laryngospasm in anesthesia. Topics include ketamine's mechanism of action, effects, dosing, and contraindications, as well as managing laryngospasm, complications, and negative pressure pulmonary edema in anesthesia scenarios.
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Quick takeaways

  • Ketamine induces CNS depression via NMDA receptor antagonism with analgesic properties.
  • Laryngospasm in anesthesia requires an algorithmic approach involving removal of triggers and CPAP.

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