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goodells on Nov 14, 2020 | parent | context | favorite | on: NYC pilot tries mental health responders in place ...

My protocols for excited delirium say ketamine 100-200mg IV/IO or 200-400mg IM.

thatcat on Nov 15, 2020 | [–]

That doesn't sound like a very safe protocol to follow considering the max dose in a controlled environment for depression treatment is 1mg/kg.

pseudalopex on Nov 15, 2020 | [–]

It's worth noting "excited delirium" is a controversial diagnosis.

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