Ketamine Infusion Therapy
What is Ketamine?
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Basic Information
Most people that have contacted us have already done their own research as to what Ketamine is and how it is being used to treat their condition, but for those who haven't we would like present some basic information about the drug itself and how its use is providing relief to those who suffer from different conditions.
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Brief History
The drug was first synthesized in 1962 and first trialed on humans in 1964. Its use as an anesthetic proved useful and its effects were novel to the field of anesthesia at the time, so much so that a new descriptive was coined: 'dissociative anesthetic' referring to the drugs ability to disconnect what was going on in the mind with what was going on in the body. It was subsequently used as a field anesthetic in Vietnam for soldiers needing surgical procedures because of its efficacy and unlike other anesthetics it did not cause suppression of breathing or a drop in blood pressure.
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The use today
Fast forward to today: Ketamine is still used today routinely in the induction of anesthesia prior to surgery as well as in Emergency Rooms to perform otherwise painful procedures (as well as treating pain itself at 'sub-dissociative' doses). First observed over 25 years ago, but not understood, the drug's anti-depressant properties in post operative patients are now beginning to be utilized.
Hello! I am Dr. Zachary Lipman
I began my career as an anethestiologist and turned my focus to pain management in 2010. Since then, I’ve grown a successful practice with multiple locations throughout the North State. Every day, I help patients evaluate and reduce their pain. While Ketamine infusion therapy is a relatively new concept, the benefits are extensive. With this new treatment, I strive to provide options for those that feel that they have none.
Conditions We Treat
- Chronic Pain: Treatment of neuropathic pain disorders
- PTSD: Reduction of intrusive thoughts caused by PTSD
- Refractory Depression: Treatment for depression that does not respond to other methods
- Suicidal Ideations: Ketamine is the only medication that works within hours to remove thoughts of self-harm