Intranasal Versus Intravenous Ketamine for Procedural Sedation in Children With Non-operative Fractures

Intranasal Versus Intravenous Ketamine for Procedural Sedation in Children With Non-operative Fractures

This a randomized clinical trial involving children with non-operative fractures presenting the emergency department randomized either to intranasal or intravenous ketamine.

The purpose of this study is to determine if Intranasal Ketamine (INK) is efficacious for Procedural Sedation and Analgesia (PSA) when compared to Intravenous Ketamine (IVK) in children with non-operative fractures. The primary aim is to determine if INK provides non-inferior sedation to IVK as defined by a Modified Ramsay Sedation score of ≥ 4 and also to compare the proportion of successful procedure between two treatment groups. The secondary aim is to compare proportion of adverse events and compare duration of sedation and length of emergency department (ED) stay between treatment groups.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children 1-18 years of age.
• American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I or II
• Non-operative fracture requiring reduction
• Body weight less than or equal to 25 kg as measured by standard weighing scale

Exclusion Criteria:

• ASA classification III or above
• Age less than 1 year
• History of hypertension, known coronary artery disease or Kawasaki disease, congestive heart failure, acute glaucoma or globe injury, increased intracranial pressure or intracranial mass lesion, acute porphyria, developmental delays, or major psychiatric disorder
• Prior allergy to ketamine
• Unavailable parent or guardian to provide consent
• Non-English speaking