Ketalar (Noun)
Meaning
A general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or pediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar to those associated with the use of PCP.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Ketalar was administered to the elderly patient before minor surgery to help her relax and reduce anxiety.
- The veterinarian used ketalar to sedate the aggressive animal before attempting to examine it.
- The anesthesiologist decided to use ketalar on the young patient because it had fewer side effects than other anesthetics.
- At higher doses, ketalar can produce hallucinogenic effects, making it a controlled substance.
- The emergency room doctor used ketalar to sedate the agitated patient who was brought in after a severe accident.