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, and defines patient scenarios and/or conditions in which guidelines recommend the potential use and safety precautions of ketamine for chronic pain.

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