Single dose IV ketamine for adolescent suicidal ideation in the emergency department: a pilot randomized trial

Key Points

• To evaluate the effects of a single dose of IV ketamine on suicidal ideation in adolescents in an emergency department setting.
• Pilot randomized trial design
• Administered single dose IV ketamine
• Sample included adolescents with suicidal ideation
• Evaluated outcomes in an emergency department setting
• Ketamine showed a reduction in suicidal ideation among adolescents
• Positive response observed shortly after administration
• Findings indicate potential for rapid intervention options in crisis situations