[Continuous peridural opiate administration with an implanted pump. Implantation technic and 1st results].
Epidurally administered opiates provide pain relief and may also be used for treatment of chronic pain of malignant origin. Compared to single-shot injection via externalized catheter continuous epidural morphine infusion via implantable pump and epidural catheter offers some advantages. The authors have used this method since October 1982. Functional characteristics of a low-flow continuous system, technique of implantation and preliminary results of this method are presented as a case report.
D000368:Aged; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004824:Epidural Space; D006801:Humans; D009294:Narcotics / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D009294:Narcotics
Kontinuierliche peridurale Opiatapplikation mit einer implantierten Pumpe. Implantationstechnik und erste Ergebnisse.