Ketamine for asthma attacks??? Anyone had it?

[99Poke]

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone has ever been given ketamine to treat an asthma atrack? I am currently in hospital after an asthma attack a week ago. I was brought into A&E by ambulance, and I have severe brittle asthma. Whilst in resus the drs decided to give me ketamine to open my airways. I have never had that before, but they said it was a choice between that or putting me to sleep to ventilate me. I was also given ketamine when they brought me to ICU. Have any of you been given this before? And how common is it to be given ketamine?, as I can't find much online about ketamine for asthma attacks?

Thanks

[Poobah]

I haven't experienced this, however, there are some research papers available online that explore the use of low dose ketamine for severe asthma attacks. From what I read, it can prevent the need for intubation. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...

[Tugun in reply to Poobah]

Interesting - Thanks.

[Claire-Rose]

I have been given it once it was horrible it is basically the last choice they have for treatment before you get intubated

[99Poke in reply to Claire-Rose]

I had hallucinations during and after being given the ketamine...did you experience this?

[Claire-Rose in reply to 99Poke]

Yeah my head was spinning I was talking nonsense I felt drunk and sick they wanted to give it to me again recently but I refused and luckily I was fine after having aminophyline. Hope you feel better are you still in icu

[99Poke in reply to Claire-Rose]

No, I'm on the respiratory ward now and going home today at some point. Thanks for your quick reply.

[Claire-Rose in reply to 99Poke]

No worries bet you can’t wait to go home there is nothing like your own bed

[99Poke in reply to Claire-Rose]

I know, I'm looking forward to getting home. Gonna just put my feet up and watch Christmas movies. Take care

[Claire-Rose in reply to 99Poke]

You too, enjoy 😊

[madonbrew]

Sorry you’ve been so poorly!!! Just wanted to say hope you’re feeling much better soon!!! Defo put your feet up and watch Christmas films with warm cocoa and chocolate chip cookies 🍪!!

[Unicornv]

Yep I had ketamine when I was admitted to ICU last year, not a nice experience 🙁