• Emerg Med J · May 2004

    Procedural sedation in paediatric minor procedures: a prospective audit on ketamine use in the emergency department.

    • D Y Ellis, H M Husain, J P Saetta, and T Walker.
    • Department of Emergency Medicine, Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK.
    • Emerg Med J. 2004 May 1;21(3):286-9.

    ObjectivesTo further evaluate the safety profile and efficacy of intramuscular ketamine for procedural sedation during paediatric minor procedures in the emergency department and to ascertain parental satisfaction with the treatment of their children.MethodsA prospective audit of ketamine use in a UK district general hospital involving 89 children requiring minor procedures. Children received topical anaesthesia followed by an intramuscular injection of ketamine 4 mg/kg and intramuscular atropine 0.02 mg/kg. The procedure was assessed by way of a physician completed form and by evaluation of questionnaires given to parents to gauge levels of satisfaction.ResultsNo child required admission to hospital and there were no serious complications. A high level of satisfaction was expressed by all the parents/guardians of the children treated.ConclusionsHigh levels of satisfaction among parents and staff together with the avoidance of hospital admission and improved resource management should be a sufficient incentive for hospital trusts to consider the establishment of this type of service.

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