Harm Reduction Anesthesia via Ketamine - How long is safe, among other questions

[5 meo dmTed]

Hey guys;
I've been off of heroin, hydromorphone, and practically all opiates/oids (save for my methadone, of course) and have been able to abstain from any other opiates for ten months as of Sunday, despite my needle fixation. Now lately, I've been experimenting with IM and IV ketamine (pure ampoules copped from a couple hospitals and one vet my best mates missus works at, I should note the veterinary amps were distinctly more potent in terms of mg/mL). I started with 25mg IM, 50mg was quickly realized to be my "sweet spot". 25mg IV, total different story. Now, I've dosed to the point of anesthesia once, but the person I was with at the time called an ambulance thinking I'd OD'd. I'm wondering, if I have somebody monitor me, how long is it considered "safe" to stay anesthetized? I highly enjoyed the trip, and I'd very much like to extend that feeling, live in that strange dimension for awhile. Explore. And yes, I do have access to the proper equipment for an intravenous drip, butterfly needles and all. I'd just like to know a little bit more about dose/time period, for the obvious purpose of harm reduction. Any answers would be great, thanks!

(would just like to note, yes, said person that will be assisting and supervising is an experienced home-care nurse, and we will also have the machines/supplies to monitor my vitals, and take necessary action in case something might go wrong, as this is also somewhat an experiment.)

 

[opiatekrzy]

i highly advise you to NOT IV ketamine period, ESPECIALLY ALONE, its one hell of an intense high even when snorted, you totally need a buddy with you no matter how u do it..IVing is asking for trouble

 

[Captain.Heroin]

Ketamine is a real safe drug but I wouldn't advise IVing it; I think of that as wasteful compared to the IM route (just my 2 cents),

 

[Folley]

i highly advise you to NOT IV ketamine period, ESPECIALLY ALONE, its one hell of an intense high even when snorted, you totally need a buddy with you no matter how u do it..IVing is asking for trouble

Ketamine and most dissociatives are great alone.. but he said he would have someone with him anyway.

 

[.:Holy::Toast:.]

Don't IV ketamine, you might black out with the needle still in your arm.
However they keep patients in the hospital on IV ketamine drips for extended periods in cases of intensive care patients that need to be sedated for extended periods.
I'd imagine it wouldn't be too good on your kidneys though, but for people possible on their deathbed their renal system isn't the biggest concern

 

[Diloadid]

I have IVd quite a bit of k, sometimes in high doses, and I have been alone. The short duration of IV ketamine makes it somewhat more tolerable for me than snorting. You don't need to set up a ketamine drip tho, just get a third party syringe that would allow a more anesthetic dose than a 50mg ampule. Ketamine can take you thru some pretty crazy shit, really fast when IVd. So just use common sense. I have a trip report on it if you feel like digging it up.

 

[5 meo dmTed]

I'd love to give it a read, point me in the direction and I will. And also, thanks everyone else for your input. I'm no stranger to IV/IM ketamine. I'm just wondering how long I could stay in the trip for, before my renal system would be in serious (or any real danger). It is mostly just to alleviate my withdrawal from methadone, I'll give more of a background on that after I get to the clinic, as you guys have brought a few good questions to mind! Thanks all, talk soon.
~dmTed

 

[5 meo dmTed]

I have IVd quite a bit of k, sometimes in high doses, and I have been alone. The short duration of IV ketamine makes it somewhat more tolerable for me than snorting. You don't need to set up a ketamine drip tho, just get a third party syringe that would allow a more anesthetic dose than a 50mg ampule. Ketamine can take you thru some pretty crazy shit, really fast when IVd. So just use common sense. I have a trip report on it if you feel like digging it up.

Diloaded, I'll pm you later on, I have a few questions you may be able to help me answer.

 

[Toz]

Why don't people usually IV ketamine? Is the high too short? It seems like a nice ROA though I've only tried snorting.

If it's because of fear of blacking out it shouldn't be a problem. As long as you don't IV anything while standing up (learnt that the hard way lol).