Special K- Why Ketamine is Really that Special

Ketamine was first patented in Belgium in 1963 by a chemist by the name of Dr. Calvin Stevens. At first, the intention was to use it in veterinary affairs, which is how through the years ketamine picked up the name “horse tranquilizer.” It was such a strong sedative that vets were shocked how well it worked on a couple thousand pounds of mustang. It became a well used anesthetic for animals either rabid, needing immediate sedation, or a furry friend needing surgery. However, it’s not only effective on animals. Humans started experimenting with ketamine on themselves, and very quickly noticed the dissociative and numbing effects it had. In 1970 the FDA granted approval as a general anesthetic and in 1971 it was used on the battlefield for wounded soldiers in the Vietnam war. This contributed to the worldwide recognition of the benefits of this sedative, not only for the short time it takes for it to kick in, but its ability to maintain cardiovascular stability in challenging conditions. It’s still used as general anesthetic today for animals and people. <a href="https://medium.com/@valeriespektor_17480/special-k-why-ketamine-is-really-that-special-b5e0f38e0ee2">Read More</a>