Implantation of Intrathecal Drug Delivery Systems

Chapter 16 Implantation of Intrathecal Drug Delivery Systems



Opioids produce a profound inhibition of the evoked discharge of spinal nociceptive neurons, thereby inhibiting the transmission of pain. Intrathecally administered opioids have no effect on the motor function and autonomic responses. The analgesic effect of opioids is dose dependent and antagonized by naloxone.





Instrumentation


Equipment required for implantation of an intrathecal drug delivery system consists of the following:
























Drugs needed for implantation of an intrathecal drug delivery system are as follows:








Procedure


This procedure describes the implantation of a SynchroMed II Infusion System pump (procedure might be slightly different for other products).


Aug 5, 2016 | Posted by in NEUROSURGERY | Comments Off on Implantation of Intrathecal Drug Delivery Systems

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