Ketamine Mnemonic
Kids-Induction agent of choice in children
Emergence reactions (vivid dreams, out of-body experiences, floating in space)
Trauma and burn analgesia
All routes (IV, IM, PO, Intranasal, Epidural, Intrathecal)
Muscarinic receptor antagonist
Increases all pressures (BP, IOP, ICP)
Nausea and vomiting side effects
Excitation of the sympathetic nervous system
