Ketamine via rectal route for the induction of pediatric anesthesia

Malaquin, J.M.

Cahiers d'Anesthesiologie 32(5): 373-374

1984


ISSN/ISBN: 0007-9685
PMID: 6525545
Document Number: 241696
Three groups of children: 6 months to 3 years old with congenital heart disease, and 4 to 12 years old, and mentally retarded 14 to 18 years old affected by pneumopathia received 10 mg kg-1 ketamine by rectal administration. Induction was smooth and well tolerated. From onset of effects with nystagmus to full action 9 to 25 minutes elapsed.

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