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Table 2 Relation of adverse effect of ketamine with intubation

From: Can ketamine administration prevent intubation in patients who cannot comply with NIV due to agitation?

Adverse effect of ketamine

NIMV Intubation (-) n:46

NIMV Intubation (+) n:35

3 consecutive ventricular extrasystole on ECG

2

33.33%

0

0.00%

Hypersalivation

one

16.67%

0

0.00%

Blood Pressure 20 mm HG drop

0

0.00%

2

100.00%

Heart rate 20 increase

3

50.00%

0

0.00%