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Investigation reveals troubling use of ketamine on patients in Minnesota
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41:52 - 44:49 (02:57)

A report by the Star Tribune has revealed that the use of ketamine to treat patients experiencing agitation has been misused in several instances in Minnesota and has led to the stopping of patients' hearts. The report states there was a link between the injecting of the drug during some medical interventions and the involvement of a police officer, leading to questions about the ethics of such procedures.

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A draft report by the Office of Police Conduct Review in Minneapolis found that ketamine was administered to people who were already restrained.
41:52 - 43:47 (01:55)
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Ketamine
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A draft report by the Office of Police Conduct Review in Minneapolis found that ketamine was administered to people who were already restrained. The report also revealed that in several cases the involuntary doses had stopped patients' hearts.

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Investigation reveals troubling use of ketamine on patients in Minnesota
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Part Two: Excited Delirium: How Cops Invented A Disease
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Behind the Bastards
In this episode, Robert is joined by journalist and podcaster Anoa Changa to discuss how systemic racism shapes the American healthcare system, from implicit biases in medical treatment to the racist origins of ambulance services.
43:47 - 44:49 (01:02)
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Racism
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In this episode, Robert is joined by journalist and podcaster Anoa Changa to discuss how systemic racism shapes the American healthcare system, from implicit biases in medical treatment to the racist origins of ambulance services.

Chapter
Investigation reveals troubling use of ketamine on patients in Minnesota
Episode
Part Two: Excited Delirium: How Cops Invented A Disease
Podcast
Behind the Bastards