Fast acting injectable anesthetic part 2

 Here’s what I dug up. Thanks to Justin, Anne-Marie and Carmen for pointing me in the right direction.

Propofol: This one doesn’t look so promising as it is very short lasting.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propofol  Like Ketamine is commonly used in veterinary medicine. Intravenous.

Morphine: can be injected subcutaneously (like a flu shot), but would likely need some general anesthesia to keep the patient unconscious.

Ketamine/rompamine (from a larger vets…maybe one dealing in large live stock) – this one might be the easiest to go with since it has a logical source.  From the DEA website:

Street terms for Ketamine: jet, super acid, Special “K”, green, K, cat Valium¹

What does Ketamine look like?

·       Ketamine comes in a clear liquid and a white or off-white powder form.

How is Ketamine used?

·       Ketamine is a tranquilizer most commonly used on animals.

·       The liquid form can be injected, consumed in drinks, or added to smokable materials.

·       The powder form can be used for injection when dissolved.²

·       In certain areas, Ketamine is being injected intramuscularly.³

Who uses Ketamine?

·       Ketamine, along with the other “club drugs,” has become popular among teens and young adults at dance clubs and “raves.”

How does Ketamine get into the United States?

·       Marketed as a dissociative general anesthetic for human and veterinary use, the only known source of Ketamine is via diversion of pharmaceutical products.

·       Recent press reports indicate that a significant number of veterinary clinics are being robbed specifically for their Ketamine stock.

·       DEA reporting indicates that a major source of Ketamine in the United States is product diverted from pharmacies in Mexico.⁴

How much does Ketamine cost?

·       Prices average $20 to $25 per dosage unit.⁵

What are some consequences of Ketamine use?

·       Higher doses produce an effect referred to as “K-Hole,” an “out of body,” or “near-death” experience.⁶

·       Use of the drug can cause delirium, amnesia, depression, and long-term memory and cognitive difficulties. Due to its dissociative effect, it is reportedly used as a date-rape drug.

My vote would be for Ketamine, I think it would be easiest for an amateur to use and use more than once to keep the victim under for as long as they needed, especially since it has amnesia associated with it. And Ann tells me this is likely the one she will go with.

– Paul.