Exaggerated psychomotor response to intravenous bolus dose administration of ketamine.
The case of a 40-year old female patient with exaggerated psychomotor response to intravenous bolus dose administration of ketamine is presented. The mechanism of action and some of the untoward effects of the drug are discussed. The need for proper evaluation of underlying psychiatric history, especially in the elderly, before the administration of the drug is stressed.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Jima Institute of Health Sciences.
D000328:Adult; D017109:Akathisia, Drug-Induced / Q000209:etiology*; D001249:Asthma / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D007649:Ketamine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014592:Uterine Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*
D007649:Ketamine