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This article reviews ketamine sedation services in an emergency department. It references several research on the subject matter. Holloway et al. report on the use of intramuscular ketamine in 100 children under the age of 12 to perform a variety of minor surgical procedures. Roback et al. compare the use of intravenously administered ketamine with intramuscular administration in children undergoing orthopedic procedures.

Presents a study that improved existing pain assessment tools designed for children accident and emergency settings. Importance of pain assessment tools in hospitals; Methods used in the assessment to avoid bias in the study.