Answer
Protective airway reflexes and spontaneous breathing may be retained, but breathing suppression, apnoea and throat spasm can occur. Continuous observation and airway equipment are required.
Sources for this answer
- Ketamine 50 mg/ml Injection — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- Ketamine 50mg/ml Solution for Injection/Infusion — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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