Ketofol (keatmine/propofol) for paediatric procedural sedation in the emergency department
Date First Published:
June 13, 2011
Last Updated:
June 20, 2011
Report by:
Jodie Wilkinson, ST5 (Wythenshawe Hospital)
Three-Part Question:
In [paediatric patients requiring procedural sedation in the emergency department] is [intravenous 'ketofol' (Ketamine/propfol)] an [effective combination to consider using for safe adequate sedation]
Clinical Scenario:
A four year old attends the emergency department with a head laceration that requires suturing. You have heard of ketamine/propofol mixtures being used for sedation and wonder if you should consider using it for procedural sedation