Dr. Sergey Motov, an Emergency Physician and leading pain management researcher, shares insights on back pain management. He discusses a recent clinical case of severe back pain and the complexities of patient treatment choices. The conversation highlights the limited efficacy of opioids compared to placebo, emphasizing non-opioid alternatives for safer management. Dr. Motov critiques treatment guidelines versus real-world prescribing, shedding light on the importance of evidence-based approaches in emergency medicine.

Experts Sergey Motov & Ryan Marino discuss ketamine's diverse medical applications including procedural sedation, rapid sequence intubation, chemical takedowns. They delve into dosing strategies, combining ketamine with propofol, managing agitated delirium, and dosing considerations for chemically restraining patients.

Experts Sergey Motov & Ryan Marino discuss ketamine's varied applications for pain control, emphasizing dosing, side effects, and adjuncts. They explore ketamine's pharmacologic profile, optimization in the ER, and managing side effects with medications like ondansetron. Dosing considerations for special populations, intranasal administration, and historical background are also covered.