Ketamine-- how to prepare patients?

[u/rainbowsforeverrr]

Hi folks, ER nurse here. I'm curious how you talk to patients about ketamine admin for procedures or for intractable pain relief. I give it fairly often but I still haven't found the right way to prepare patients (or parents of littles) for the psychotropic effects. I've never used ketamine personally, but it seems to be a very intense experience that ought to be part of the informed consent conversation. What is our ethical obligation?

[u/Praxician94]

“This is what killed Matthew Perry except there’s no hot tub here so it’s perfectly safe!”

[u/erinkca → u/Praxician94]

This is why you need a spotter for your nefarious shit.