An intrathecal injection is an injection into the spinal canal , as in a spinal anaesthesia or in chemotherapy or pain management applications. This route is also used for some infections, particularly post-neurosurgical. The drug needs to be given this way to avoid the blood brain barrier. If the drug were given via other routes of administration where it would enter the blood stream it would be unable to reach...
Medtronic's intrathecal drug delivery systems are composed of two implantable components: an infusion pump and an intraspinal catheter. ...
intrathecal (IN-truh-THEE-kul) ... Intrathecal chemotherapy; drawing shows the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain and spinal ...
Information about lumbar puncture and intrathecal chemotherapy describing what it is and why it may be done.
I'm sorry, I can't figure out what that word is ...intrathecal??? However, if any sight on you is very tender, red or showing any signs of swelling, then you should...
Asked by steppage - 14 months ago
There are certainly risks from having the pump put in. I decided not to have an intrathecal pain pump put in because I was able to get pain relief for...
Asked by okie girl - 18 months ago
or not, but it didn't happen the first time!) I'm going to ask my doc about the intrathecal epidural I haven't heard of it, but I'm interested to see what you find! I was so sick...
Jul 08, 2008
Three weeks ago, I started a trial of the intrathecal morphine pump, desperate for better pain with intrathecal pain pumps.
Jul 24, 2008
and then look down the list. You will find his name under "Willing to share experience with... Hello, I am a 42 yo woman dealing with chronic back pain for the past 6 years. I've had 3...
Mar 22, 2008
Learn about various insulin delivery devices in this slide show:
If you are a diabetic who uses insulin as part of your diabetes treatment, you may have thought about choosing an insulin pump. Insulin pumps aim to mimic natural insulin levels in your blood by delivering continuous (basal) doses of insulin at all times, as well as supplemental (bolus) doses before meal times. Learn about the pros and cons of insulin pumps in this slide show.
Abstract We have described an easy and practical technique to reduce the incidence of post dural puncture headache (PDPH) after accidental dural puncture. The intrathecal catheter provides a conduit for administration of appropriate local anaesthetic for...
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Are you taking multiple medications? Double Check MD can check for interactions and side effects resulting from your drug regimen. You can also enter symptoms and results of laboratory tests to determine if any of your medications are the cause.
