You are providing analgesia to a trapped patient with crush injuries. Ketamine is chosen for its analgesic and sedative properties. What is the main a...

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You are providing analgesia to a trapped patient with crush injuries. Ketamine is chosen for its analgesic and sedative properties. What is the main advantage of ketamine over morphine in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

Ketamine maintains cardiovascular stability through sympathomimetic effects

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Ketamine has a longer duration of action than morphine

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Ketamine does not require monitoring during administration

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Ketamine has no risk of respiratory depression

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Ketamine provides superior analgesia to morphine at equivalent doses

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Ketamine in Entrapment

You are providing analgesia to a trapped patient with crush injuries. Ketamine is chosen for its analgesic and sedative properties. What is the main advantage of ketamine over morphine in this scenario?