Chapter 16 Implantation of Intrathecal Drug Delivery Systems
Indications
Implantation of an intrathecal drug delivery system is indicated for:
Contraindications
Contraindications to implantation of an intrathecal drug delivery system are as follows:
Instrumentation
Figure 16–1 Various sizes of Tricumed intrathecal pumps (Tricumed Medizintechnik GmbH, Kiel, Germany).
Figure 16–5 A catheter with a stylet (top) and a 15-gauge spinal needle (bottom) for spinal catheterization.
Drugs needed for implantation of an intrathecal drug delivery system are as follows:
Preoperative preparation
Physical examination should include the following actions:
Patient and caregiver education should be performed as follows: