How Special is Ketamine? Examining the Evidence for Chronic Pain Management

<p>Danielle M. Hess, PharmD, BCPS, describes the mechanism of action of ketamine as it relates to chronic pain relief, evaluates literature depicting the role of ketamine for chronic pain management, defines patient scenarios and/or conditions in which guidelines recommend the potential use and safety precautions of ketamine for chronic pain.</p> <p>For more pharmacy content, follow Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Residency Programs <a href='https://twitter.com/MayoPharmRes'>@MayoPharmRes</a> or the host, Garrett E. Schramm, Pharm.D., <a href='https://twitter.com/garrett_schramm'>@garrett_schramm</a> on Twitter!</p> <p>You can also connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at <a href='https://ce.mayo.edu/'>https://ce.mayo.edu/</a> or on Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/MayoMedEd'>@MayoMedEd</a>. </p>