TREATMENT OVERVIEW
IV Ketamine Infusion therapy is a breakthrough treatment for individuals suffering from the most challenging forms of chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression. By working on a unique pathway in the nervous system, low-dose ketamine can "reboot" pain receptors and promote new neural connections, offering rapid and profound relief where other therapies have failed.
PROCEDURE DETAILS
Your infusion will take place in a private, quiet room designed for relaxation. You will settle into a comfortable reclining chair, and standard medical monitors will be applied to ensure your complete safety throughout the treatment. A small IV line will then be started in your arm.
The ketamine is precisely dosed for your specific needs and mixed into a saline bag, which is administered as a slow, controlled intravenous infusion. A medical professional will be monitoring you continuously. The duration can range from 45 minutes for mood disorders to several hours for complex pain conditions.
During the infusion, it is common to experience mild, temporary dissociative effects, such as a dreamlike or floating sensation and altered perceptions of light and sound. Most patients find this experience to be calm, insightful, and relaxing. These feelings gently subside shortly after the infusion is complete.
TREATMENT ADVANTAGES
Ketamine offers a new mechanism of action and renewed hope for patients who have felt stuck in a cycle of chronic pain or depression, providing rapid and meaningful relief.
Ketamine targets and blocks the NMDA receptor, helping to "reboot" nerve pathways that have become over-sensitized and are constantly transmitting pain signals.
For treatment-resistant depression, ketamine can provide significant relief in hours or days—far faster than traditional antidepressants—by promoting new neural connections.
Chronic pain and depression are often linked. Ketamine is uniquely effective at treating both conditions simultaneously, offering comprehensive relief and restoring well-being.
Provides a powerful solution for some of the most difficult-to-treat nerve pain, including Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and fibromyalgia.
The entire procedure is administered in a controlled clinical setting with continuous medical monitoring, ensuring the highest level of safety and care.
For patients who have exhausted other treatment options, ketamine represents a groundbreaking therapy that can provide a new path forward and a chance to reclaim their life.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The side effects of a low-dose ketamine infusion are almost always mild, temporary, and occur only during the treatment itself. Our medical team is present to manage any discomfort and ensure your safety.
Important: All common effects are transient—they resolve shortly after the infusion ends. You are monitored until you feel back to normal and are fully cleared by our medical team to go home with your driver.
PREPARATION GUIDE
Proper preparation for your ketamine infusion is crucial for a safe, comfortable, and effective experience.
A thorough screening process is required to ensure you are a safe and appropriate candidate for this therapy.
Discuss all your current medications with Dr. Fura, as some (like benzodiazepines) may need to be adjusted before treatment.
Do not eat for at least 6 hours before your infusion. You MUST arrange for a responsible adult to drive you home.
Wear comfortable clothes. We encourage you to bring headphones and a calming playlist to enhance your relaxation during the infusion.
RECOVERY GUIDE
The recovery process is simple and focuses on rest and integration, as the benefits of the treatment are cumulative and continue to develop after you leave.
After the infusion ends, you will relax in your private room for 30-60 minutes as the immediate effects gently fade. You may feel tired or a bit "groggy."
Your pre-arranged driver will take you home. For the rest of the day, do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or make any important legal decisions. Plan to rest and relax.
Most patients feel back to normal and can resume their usual activities the following day. The therapeutic benefits for pain and mood often become more noticeable in the hours and days after an infusion.
The benefits of ketamine are cumulative. You will complete your initial series of infusions and then work with your doctor to create a long-term maintenance plan with periodic "booster" infusions to sustain your results.
Please don't hesitate to reach out and request an appointment. We look forward to meeting with you, addressing your concerns, and working together to enhance your quality of life.