Your intrathecal catheter and pump: Care instructions after surgery - 04/2010
Your intrathecal catheter and pump: Care instructions after surgery
Abstract
This handout gives instructions to follow after surgery that includes placement of an intrathecal catheter and pump. An intrathecal pump is a medical device used to deliver very small quantities of medications directly to the spinal fluid.
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2010
Revision Date
04/2010
General Subject
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Surgery
Specific Subject/Keyword
Catheterization
Medical Devices
Medicine Information
Postoperative Care
Postoperative Teaching
Languages
English
Record ID
3726