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Intrathecal analgesia.

Steven P Cohen1, Anthony Dragovich

  • 1Pain Management Division, Department of Anesthesiology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 550 North Broadway, Suite 301, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA. scohen40@jhmi.edu

The Medical Clinics of North America
|February 27, 2007
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Intrathecal (IT) drug infusion systems have advanced significantly, with non-cancer pain now being the primary reason for IT pump placement. This review covers IT drug therapy for spinal analgesics, including efficacy and complications.

Area of Science:

  • Pain Management
  • Neurosurgery
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Intrathecal (IT) drug infusion systems, first used in the early 1980s, have evolved technologically for improved patient tolerance, programmability, and longevity.
  • Indications for IT pump placement have expanded, with non-cancer pain becoming the most frequent reason for the procedure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an evidence-based review of intrathecal drug therapy for spinal analgesics.
  • To examine the evolving indications, efficacy, and complications associated with IT pump placement.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of evidence-based studies on intrathecal drug therapy.
  • Analysis of data regarding indications, efficacy, and complications of commonly administered spinal analgesics via IT infusion.

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Main Results:

  • Technological advancements have enhanced IT drug infusion systems.
  • Non-cancer pain is the leading indication for IT pump placement.
  • Review covers efficacy and complications of IT drug therapy for common spinal analgesics.

Conclusions:

  • Intrathecal drug therapy is a continuously evolving treatment modality.
  • IT pump placement is increasingly utilized for non-cancer pain management.
  • Understanding efficacy and complications is crucial for optimal patient outcomes.