About
The term "treatment-resistant depression" is commonly used in clinical psychiatry to refer to cases of depressive disorders, including Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorders, that do not respond adequately to at least two antidepressant medications. Over the past two decades, extensive research has consistently demonstrated that low doses of intravenous ketamine can provide rapid relief from depressive symptoms in individuals whose depression has otherwise proven resistant to treatment.
WHAT TO EXPECT
An experienced Nurse Practitioner, certified by the board, will administer the ketamine to you via an intravenous (IV) infusion. Ketamine has a well-established safety record, but our team will closely monitor your heart rate and blood pressure every 15 minutes throughout the process. To ensure precise dosing, the ketamine is delivered through a pump. The entire treatment, including recovery time, typically lasts around 90 minutes. While undergoing the infusion, you may have an introspective experience, but your mental clarity should return within 15 minutes after the infusion concludes.
Treatment is 6 infusions over 12 to 14 days During this timeframe, our dedicated team will closely monitor you to assess the effectiveness of each treatment, offer ongoing support, and help you achieve the best possible results.
It is important to note that some patients may experience significant relief after a single infusion, while others may require three or four infusions to experience relief. In certain cases, depressive symptoms may improve gradually over a period of 7 to 10 days following the treatment.