Ketamine Use Part 1
Tracking # 20-1352327
Course overview
Objectives Describe the pharmacokinetics of Ketamine use Explain what emergence reactions look like List the appropriate uses of Ketamine and when it is indicated Content Summary: Steve, Dan, and Holly discuss the background and use of Ketamine in EMS. The trio interviews their guest, Oregon Firefighter/Paramedic Isaiah Burkhart, an Army Ranger veteran, about his experience with Ketamine personally and professionally. Various calls are discussed outlining what went well and what could have gone better when it comes to chemical restraint. Various doses and indications for the drug are discussed along with what the future of Ketamine use could look like in depression and psychotherapy treatment modalities. Learning Points Ketamine use indications and contraindications Variance in dosing depending on use and protocol History of Ketamine use in the military Combining Ketamine with benzodiazepines when appropriate Alternative treatments
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Technician
Paramedic
Disclosure statements
onflict of Interest Statement
- A conflict of interest occurs when an instructor has a financial, legal, commercial, and/or professional relationship with organizations or the employees working for said organization, that could influence the level of instruction you receive. The instructor of this course has no conflicts of interest and has been properly vetted prior to creating this material to ensure the information being shared is accurate, relevant, and up to date.
Post-Course Quiz Performance and Compliance
- At the conclusion of this course you will be required to attempt and pass a quiz. The minimum passing score for the quiz is 70%. You will have three attempts to pass the quiz. If you are unsuccessful at passing the quiz on the third attempt, you will be required to watch the CE course over in its entirety.