Intrathecal Pumps are implants that are placed surgically under the skin, usually in the abdomen. They are used to administer prescription medications and fluids to the body, including the intrathecal space (into the spinal fluid), to treat pain, muscle stiffness, and other illnesses or ailments. They are connected to an implanted catheter. A medical professional will occasionally refill implanted pumps with medication or fluids. In hospitals and other healthcare institutions, controlled intrathecal pumps are used to administer medication for pain and spasticity in the spine. By allowing for controlled drug administration, these pumps have demonstrated a major improvement in patient care.
A local anaesthetic plus sedation, spinal anaesthesia, or general anaesthetic can all be used to implant an Intrathecal Pumps. The preferred anaesthetic technique is local anaesthesia for catheter insertion, followed by a spinal anaesthetic or local anaesthetic infiltration for catheter insertion, tunnelling, and pump insertion. To reduce the risk of damaging the nervous system, this technique enables dialogue with the patient during catheter placement. General anaesthesia is also appropriate, but the patient must be informed of the hazards. The surgeon's and the patient's preferences will determine the type of anaesthetic used.
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