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Summary of revisions to the NSW Ketamine Infusion chart (adult) 2014. The NSW Ketamine Infusion Chart (adult) form has been revised. For detailed information regarding management of patients receiving a ketamine infusion refer to your local hospital policy or procedure. Summary of revisions:
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Summary of revisions to the NSW Ketamine Infusion chart (adult) 2014 The NSW Ketamine Infusion Chart (adult) form has been revised. For detailed information regarding management of patients receiving a ketamine infusion refer to your local hospital policy or procedure. Summary of revisions: • Prescription is valid for 7 days unless ceased earlier. • Prescription page reformatted to reflect the National Inpatient Medication chart and incorporates a 4th revised prescription. • Prompt for concentration on the first row of the prescription. • Infusion start rate and infusion range displayed on one row. • The Yellow Zone clinical care instructions for dysphoric adverse effects present has been removed. Dysphoric adverse effects are not considered signs of a deteriorating patient. • Observation pages: prompt for cumulative dose has been included. Pain Interest Group Nursing Issues / Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI). Summary of Revisions to the NSW Ketamine Infusion Chart. October 2014.