Central Sensitization Explained: Chronic Pain Treatment in Pasadena
Discover how central sensitization can cause chronic pain to persist long after an injury heals. Learn how nervous system changes affect pain and how SoCal Infusions approaches treatment in Pasadena.
Is Ketamine Therapy Safe? | Screening, Side Effects & Monitoring
Is ketamine therapy safe? Learn how medical screening, monitoring, side effect management, and patient evaluation help support safe ketamine treatment.
How Many Ketamine Infusions Do You Need? | SoCal Infusions Pasadena
How many ketamine infusions do you need? The answer depends on your diagnosis, treatment goals, symptom severity, and response to therapy. Learn how ketamine treatment plans are developed for depression, PTSD, anxiety, and chronic pain.
DHE Infusion Therapy for Migraines: What Patients Should Know
DHE infusion therapy may offer relief for patients experiencing severe, prolonged, or treatment-resistant migraines. Learn how this advanced treatment works, who may be a candidate, and what to expect during a medically supervised infusion session at SoCal Infusions in Pasadena.
Ketamine vs Antidepressants: How They Work Differently
Discover the key differences between ketamine therapy and traditional antidepressants, including how they work, treatment timelines, side effects, and who may benefit most from each approach.
SoCal Snapshot
Welcome to the inaugural edition of the SoCal Quarterly, your new source of updates and insights directly from us at SoCal Infusions! As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing patient care and support, we are excited to announce not only the launch of the quarterly newsletter but also a comprehensive revamp of our website. […]
KIT is Expanding its Acceptance!
The landscape of mental health treatment is experiencing a wave of change, with ketamine infusion therapy (KIT) gaining significant traction as a treatment option for various psychiatric and chronic pain conditions. This growing acceptance is fueled by a surge in clinical research demonstrating KIT’s effectiveness and a shift in perspectives within the medical community. From […]
Ketamine’s Effectiveness in TRD
In the realm of mental health treatment, finding effective therapies for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) remains a critical challenge. Traditional approaches, such as antidepressants and psychotherapy, often fall short for those with TRD, necessitating alternative treatments like electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). However, a recent study highlighted by the Harvard Gazette presents ketamine as a compelling, effective treatment […]
Care Tip: Ongoing Communication
Effective communication between patients and healthcare providers is the cornerstone of successful medical care. In this article, we explore why maintaining an open line of communication is crucial for the dynamic nature of healthcare, particularly in managing ongoing treatments. Regular updates and open dialogues not only enhance treatment efficacy but also empower patients, providing them […]
A Note from Our Head Anesthesiologist, Greg
Welcome to SoCal Infusions! I’m Greg Wright, your Board Certified Nurse Anesthesiologist with over three decades of experience in anesthesia and specialized expertise in pain management and mood disorder treatments using ketamine infusions. At our clinic in Pasadena, we recognize that each patient has unique needs, which is why I work closely with your healthcare […]
