Propofol Versus Ketamine for Moderate Procedural Sedation in the Emergency Department (ED)

Propofol Versus Ketamine for Procedural Sedation During Painful Procedures in the Emergency Department

This study is a clinical trial of moderate sedation with propofol versus moderate sedation with ketamine for procedural sedation in the Emergency Department.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients who require moderate procedural sedation with propofol in the ED

Exclusion Criteria:

• age > 17 years
• pregnant
• intoxicated
• cannot give informed consent
• allergy to ketamine or propofol
• patient will require deep procedural sedation
• ASA physical status score > 2