Ketofol (keatmine/propofol) for paediatric procedural sedation in the emergency department
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Report By: Jodie Wilkinson - ST5
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Institution: Wythenshawe Hospital
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Date Submitted: 13th June 2011
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Last Modified: 20th June 2011
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Status: Red (incomplete)
Three Part Question
In [paediatric patients requiring procedural sedation in the emergency department] is [intravenous 'ketofol' (Ketamine/propfol)] an [effective combination to consider using for safe adequate sedation]Clinical Scenario
A four year old attends the emergency department with a head laceration that requires suturing. You have heard of ketamine/propofol mixtures being used for sedation and wonder if you should consider using it for procedural sedation