Ketofol for Procedural Sedation and Analgesia in the Pediatric Population
Ammarah U. Iqbal, Megan E. Shuster, Carl R. Baum
Abstract
ABSTRACT: The combination of ketamine and propofol, commonly referred to as ketofol, is sometimes used for procedural sedation and analgesia in the pediatric emergency department. This article reviews the pharmacology, dosing, and indications, as well as adverse effects and contraindications of ketamine, propofol, and ketofol.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineSedationKetamineAnesthesiaAdverse effectMEDLINEPopulationPropofolIntensive care medicineIntensive careEmergency departmentComplicationEtomidateAnesthesia and Sedative AgentsAnesthesia and Neurotoxicity ResearchVeterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia