i want CRNA opinions about ketamine and kids

http://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75929

This post talks about a rural hospital that used Ketamine on a child and they encountered some trouble. I want your opinions - was this they right choice or too risky? What would have been a better alternative? Any other helpful/insightful thoughts.


This is really weird, because I had a dream that my 6 yr old little girl broke her arm and I wanted the ER docs to use Ket to sedate her before they set her arm. HOWEVER, in my dream, I MADE ER call CRNA to be in the room in case my little one had respiratory problems... the er doc was laughing at me, but I did not care and said that I want the experts in the room in case he encountered a diffucult airway.... am I the only one who has crazy dreams like this?


ok, so let me know what you guys think. Teach me!!!!
Christine