Ketamine
Anesthetic that is often used in post-traumatic stress syndrome, acute and chronic pain management.
What it does
Induces a state of dissociative anesthesia, a trance-like state providing pain relief, sedation and amnesia.
Cluster Care
Cluster nursing care, dim lights, and promote a calm environment
Avoid SSRIs
To avoid serotonin syndrome. Escitalopram (Lexapro) Fluoxetine (Prozac) Paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva) Sertraline (Zoloft)
Side effects
Hallucinations, memory loss, dizziness, increased intracranial pressure, tachycardia and hypertension.