ICU Drugs
Ketamine
Dose
RSI 1–2 mg/kg IV; analgesia 0.1–0.3 mg/kg IV
Use
RSI in shock, severe asthma, procedural sedation.
Monitoring
BP (rise), HR, secretions.
Side effects
- • Emergence reaction
- • Hypersalivation
- • Hypertension
Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.
