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Activity Steps

Description

This article reviews the medical literature on the effects of ketamine as it relates to intracranial and cerebral perfusion pressure including concerns about the use of this drug in the ED by emergency physicians.

Method of Participation in the Learning Process/Evaluation Method

Successful completion of this activity includes reading the entire article and successfully completing the post-quiz and an evaluation form.

Getting the Most out of the Activity

As you prepare to participate in this activity, please reflect on your practice and your patients and identify clinical challenges you hope to have addressed.

While participating in the training, identify ways you can use newly acquired knowledge, strategies, and skills to enhance patient outcomes and your own professional development.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

Describe the uses and advantages of ketamine, identifying which patients are eligible for its use in the ED.

Price: $10.00

Credits:

  • ACCME 1.0 CME

Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Professions: Physician
Test Code: EMN1014
Published: Oct 2014
Expires: 1/1/2026
Required Passing Score: 7/10 (70%)
Authors: James R. Roberts
Categories: Emergency Care
Specialties: Emergency Medicine
Topics: Ketamine , Sedation