This procedure sets out the indications for use, precautions, dosage and administration, side effects, management of side effects, observations and nursing implications related to the use of Ketamine infusion in the acute care Setting.
As part of the WACHS Security Risk Management Policy, this procedure addresses key control issues, including the issuing keys and cards, key management, key audits, key registers and lost or stolen keys.
This procedure is designed to provide those staff who will be required to work within the ambulance service, with the underpinning knowledge and appropriate skills to ensure safe and quality care provision.
This procedure outlines the provision of sterile injecting equipment, and the engagement with a high risk group to provide harm minimisation health information and referral to medical services, and the Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Services (KMHDS).
