https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/ed8a9baf-5519-4526-82da-ab282135cf88 Hey folks, Here is another podcast from the early days. In this episode, we continue our discussion on pharmacology, specifically focusing on ketamine. Our guest today is Lieutenant Colonel Jim Reed, a retired 18 Delta and experienced CRNA with combat rotations under his belt. We reference several articles in the show notes, including one from 2004 about ketamine use in the UK's pre-hospital setting. It provides examples of how ketamine was administered in various cases. While one vial of ketamine was often sufficient for pre-hospital use, we delve into the requirements for prolonged field care, such as hanging a ketamine drip for long-term sedation. We also highlight other articles that explain ketamine's mechanisms and discuss its different uses, including enhancing analgesia, procedural sedation, and prolonged sedation. These resources help us understand the medication better. One key point is distinguishing between sub-anesthetic doses used for analgesia and the need for larger doses in certain procedures. Jim shares insights into sedating patients for procedures like cricothyrotomy, emphasizing the use of local anesthesia and combining ketamine with other medications as needed. He also addresses concerns about securing the airway during procedural sedation. It's important to remember that each case is unique and there's no one-size-fits-all approach. Jim suggests being proactive and taking action while keeping patient safety in mind. We conclude by mentioning that future episodes will cover topics like rapid sequence intubation (RSI) and organizing medication kits for deployment. For more details, check out our show notes on ProlongedFieldCare.org. Thanks for tuning in! Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:26:16 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/ed8a9baf-5519-4526-82da-ab282135cf88 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.