Prolonged Field Care Podcast 158: Ketamine and Seizures

Dennis and guest Jeff Siegler, an assistant professor of emergency medicine, discuss the use of ketamine in managing status epilepticus. Status epilepticus is a prolonged seizure lasting more than five minutes, which can be life-threatening. They explore the challenges of treating seizures in the field and the role of benzodiazepines in initial treatment. Ketamine, while generally considered an excitatory drug, is being studied as a potential option when seizures become refractory to standard treatments. The podcast highlights the need for further research and individualized care plans while considering the limitations of pre-hospital settings and state regulations. Thank you to Delta Development Team for in part, sponsoring this podcast. deltadevteam.com For more content go to www.prolongedfieldcare.org Consider supporting us: patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective