Ketamine is a short-acting induction and IV or intramuscular (IM)maintenance agent.Patients are able to maintain their airways.It is a suitable agent to use with small children and burn patients.The concern with this agent is that in large doses it may cause:
A) hallucinations.
B) thrombocytopenia.
C) respiratory depression.
D) hallucinations and respiratory depression.

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Ketamine,in large doses,can cause hallucinations and respiratory depression.The patient needs a darkened,quiet room for recovery.

Ketamine Is a Short-Acting Induction and IV or Intramuscular (IM)maintenance