About the course

In this hour we will cover the logistics of integrating ketamine into chronic pain management. While most veterinarians are comfortable using ketamine for sedation and in the perioperative setting, clear guidance on its use in the chronic pain patient is not readily available. Based on the review of ketamine pharmacokinetics and also chronic pain in the previous lecture (Old Dog New Tricks Part 1) we dive deeper into using ketamine with a case based and systematic approach. We discuss case/patient selection, dose and frequency selection, route of administration, outcome measures, and risk considerations. We follow a selection of patients we have managed with ketamine to illustrate the concepts highlighted above. Attendees should leave feeling ready to start safely and effectively using ketamine in their chronic pain patients. 

Dr. Lindsey Fry

Dr. Lindsey Fry, DVM, cVMA, CCRP, CVPP, DACVSMR grew up in Boulder, Colorado and earned her veterinary degree from Colorado State University. During veterinary school, she became certified in medical veterinary acupuncture, an experience that sparked her enduring passion for pain management and mobility-focused care. Dr. Fry completed her rehabilitation training and certification through the University of Tennessee in 2011 and became a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner through the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) in 2013. She went on to serve on the IVAPM board and a director and as treasurer. In 2023, Dr. Fry achieved board certification through the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. She currently practices in Berthoud Colorado, where she focuses on an integrative approach to pain and mobility management across a wide range of patients. Her clinical work includes regenerative medicine, rehabilitation, sports medicine, palliative care, and advanced management of complex and chronic pain conditions. Dr. Fry has published on topics including acupuncture, ketamine in chronic pain management, iliopsoas injuries in agility dogs, and palliative care. She continues to pursue research in pain management—particularly the clinical application of ketamine—as well as sports medicine and rehabilitation. A dedicated educator, she enjoys teaching and lecturing with a variety of professional organizations. She lives in Colorado with her husband, two adventurous daughters, and a full menagerie of pets. 

Curriculum

1 Chapter · 4 Lessons

  1. 1

    Old Dog New Tricks Part 2: Clinical Application of Ketamine

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Old Dog New Tricks Part 2: Clinical Application of Ketamine in Chronic Pain Patients

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Old Dag New Tricks Part 2: Ketamine Quiz

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Old Dog New Tricks: Slides Part 1

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Old Dog New Tricks: Slides Part 2

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