Boom in ketamine clinics and at-home delivery sparks safety concerns

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The American Society of Anesthesiologists is calling on policymakers to address the fast-growing problem of home delivery of ketamine and the lack of physician oversight in ketamine clinics. In guidance updated this month, ASA emphasizes that ketamine used for non-anesthetic purposes should meet the same safety standards as other anesthetic drugs, including appropriate patient selection, monitoring and physician oversight.