Question 1

Are Ketamine Infusions safe?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Our infusions are meant to bring you to an improved place of wellness, both physically & mentally. Ketamine is FDA-approved as an anesthetic/analgesic & has been safely utilized, both in the U.S & worldwide, for 50 years. As an anesthesia practitioner, our CRNA/owner is highly qualified to deliver your ketamine infusion, monitor your safety, & provide any interventions you may need during your infusion. Sensitivities or allergies to any of the medications we use are rare, but we have the appropriate interventions if this happens. Both our CRNA & RNs monitor you throughout your treatment to ensure your safety. Your well-being is our top priority.

Question 2

What is ketamine?

Accepted Answer

Ketamine is a general anesthetic agent that's been used for 50 years with a proven record of safety. It is used during operations & procedures around the world every day. It is used for pediatric patients, adults, geriatric patients, & in veterinary medicine. Ketamine works at the glutamate receptor in the brain (NMDA receptor), rather than the serotonin or norepinephrine site like most traditional antidepressants. It also stimulates the healing & regrowth of the synaptic connections in the brain (1). Ketamine is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medications (2).

Question 3

Am I a good candidate for ketamine infusions?

Accepted Answer

Ketamine therapy is NOT a first-line treatment for either mood disorders or chronic pain. Many people can get relief from their symptoms with medication prescribed by their primary care provider, pain specialist, or mental health specialist. However, some do not experience relief of their symptoms & are considered "treatment-resistant"....these are the people who may be good candidates for ketamine infusions. Some medical conditions may exclude you as a good candidate, such as pregnancy, or schizophrenia. Some conditions need to be optimized before initiating ketamine infusions, such as hypertension, sleep apnea, or seizure disorders. If you have a condition called Interstitial Cystitis (IC) we ask that you consult your urologist prior to initiating ketamine therapy; they may wish to optimize your bladder health, perhaps to include a cystoscopy, to establish a baseline & optimize your bladder health prior to ketamine treatments. Anyone with chronic liver disease will need to have labwork both before & after ketamine infusions to monitor your liver function. A consultation with our Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist can help determine if you are a good candidate to receive ketamine therapy.

Question 4

It is true that ketamine infusion therapy begins with a 'series' of infusions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Studies have shown that, even if one feels some relief of symptoms after one infusion, the best way to build up longer-lasting effects of ketamine is through a series of infusions. For mood disorders, there is a series of six (6) 40-minute treatments given over a 2 week period. For chronic pain, the infusions last 2-4 hours each, and you will receive 5 infusions in a 1-2 week period. Additionally, a large percentage of recipients are considered 'late responders' & may not sense positive changes until the series of infusions is completed. After the series is done, you will then enter the 'maintenance' phase. Because everyone is different, how often you will need a maintenance infusion will vary. For some people it may be once a month, for some it may be once every 2 months, or even longer. We will work with you so that you understand how best to self-monitor your symptoms to make a determination when to come back in for a maintenance infusion.

Question 5

Is ketamine addictive?

Question 6

What is the cost of ketamine therapy?

Accepted Answer

Ketamine therapy begins with a series of infusions in order to build up the medication in your body. For mood disorders the series is typically 6 infusions of 45 minutes each, given over 3 weeks. For chronic pain the dose, duration, & number of infusions vary, depending on what type of pain you have, where your pain is located, & for how long you've had the pain. If a series of infusions is recommended, they are ideally done on consecutive days. Mood Disorders (45 min duration): $350 each infusion; series of 6 infusions given over 3 weeks; Pain Disorders (2 hrs duration): $750 each infusion, 3-5 infusions; IM Boosters for Mood - $100 each If you've received ketamine infusions at another clinic, we are glad to provide your maintenance infusions at the same dose & length that you've previously received with positive results. We just need documentation of your most recent infusion from that clinic. Although we do not bill private insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid, financing options may be available through Advance Care Card. Also, utilizing a health savings account (HSA) may be an option....check with your employer. We give a 10% discount to military (active or former) & police/fire/EMS personnel.

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