IV Ketamine Therapy

Ketamine has been proven safe and effective over decades of widespread use. The drug has a minimal effect on breathing, blood pressure, or heart rate, making it an ideal anesthetic. It was first FDA-approved as anesthesia in 1970. The amount given during an infusion for mental health treatment is a fraction of the dose safely used in sedation during surgery.

Recent years have seen a welcome increase in research into ketamine, among other psychedelic therapies, for its promise in healing treatment-resistant mental health conditions and other mental health concerns. Extensive and ongoing studies and patient trials have revealed ketamine’s powerful and positive effects on brain health. Ketamine’s mental health applications are still considered “off-label” uses of the drug, meaning they are emerging treatments that the FDA hasn’t yet formally approved.

While ketamine’s safety is well established, from whom and how you receive it matters. Ketamine must always be given in a monitored setting by a licensed physician or medical professional trained specifically to administer a DEA schedule III medication like ketamine. According to medical guidelines, the doctor must have Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification and meet the American Society of Anesthesiologists’ requirements for the delivery of moderate sedation. It is also recommended that the outpatient environment where these services are performed have the ability to monitor vital signs. When patients have a preexisting history of cardiovascular or respiratory issues, they may receive additional support and monitoring with oxygen therapy and continuous end-tidal CO2 monitoring during their infusions.

Dr. Sara Herman has rigorous and extensive training and experience that make her uniquely qualified to deliver highly effective, personalized ketamine therapy according to the highest standards of care and safety. She personally provides and monitors all patients’ treatments. Read more about Dr. Sara and the entire team here.

Discover what you can expect on your ketamine journey.