Intrathecal Pain Pump Infusions for Intractable Cancer Pain

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Authors

Vivek Malhotra · Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

James C. Root · Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Joseph Kesselbrenner · Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Innocent Njoku · Cornell University

Kenneth Cubert · Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Amitabh Gulati · Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Vinay Puttanniah

Abstract

When an epidural trial is not feasible and an intrathecal pump is required in a cancer patient, it is possible to predict an initial dose for the intrathecal pump based on the systemic opioid usage. This minimizes delays in achieving satisfactory analgesia and discharge to home.

Topics & Keywords

Pain Management and Opioid Use Anesthesia and Pain Management Pain Mechanisms and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Anesthesia & Analgesia

Volume 116, Issue 6, pp. 1364-1370

DOI: 10.1213/ane.0b013e31828d670e

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