Are baclofen pumps MRI compatible?
Implanting the SynchroMed II infusion pump under the appropriate conditions will not restrict patients from receiving a full-body MRI scan. The SynchroMed II infusion system allows safe full-body access to 1.5 and 3.0-Tesla MRI. The pump is designed to resume programmed therapy after the scan.
What is an intrathecal baclofen pump?
A baclofen pump delivers a precise amount of Lioresal® Intrathecal (a liquid form of baclofen) directly into the fluid that surrounds the spinal cord. This area is called the intrathecal space. A surgeon places the pump just under the skin of the abdomen. The pump is programmed wirelessly to release medication.
What does a baclofen pump alarm sound like?
ALARMS The pump has two notification alarms: A short sequence sounds once per hour when the amount of baclofen in the pump is low and a refill is due. A siren-like alarm sounds once every 10 minutes when the pump is empty.
What is SynchroMed?
The SynchroMed™ II programmable, implantable pump delivers drug to the intrathecal space via an implanted catheter. SynchroMed™ II pumps can be managed using the Control WorkflowSM approach, which is designed to help eliminate systemic opioids and provide effective pain relief.
Can you have an xray with a baclofen pump?
The device implanted into each patient is structurally similar. However, x-ray imaging can give the appearance of missing or extraneous objects on or near the intrathecal baclofen device. The composition of the material used in making the catheters is transparent on x-ray images.
How is baclofen pump inserted?
The pump is inserted under the covering of the abdominal muscles while the patient is under a general anesthetic. A small catheter is then inserted through a needle into the spinal fluid space and is threaded upward. The catheter is then tunneled under the skin to the abdomen and is connected to the pump.
Where is a baclofen pump implanted?
The baclofen pump is implanted using a surgical procedure performed while your child is under general anesthesia. The pump is a round metallic disc, about 3 inches across and 1 inch thick. It is typically placed just beneath the skin of the abdomen, to the left or right of the belly button.
How long do baclofen pumps last?
The pump needs to be refilled at regular intervals (usually every 1 to 6 months) by a trained healthcare professional who possesses the equipment needed. The pump is refilled by inserting a needle through the skin into a refill port on the pump.
Who makes Painpumps?
The most frequently implanted pump is the Medtronic Synchromed II which is FDA approved for the treatment of both pain and spasticity. (See Figure 1) The current model has been in use for over 13 years.
What is an infusaid pump?
The Infusaid pump is a totally implanted device for continuous drug infusion. It is automatically recharged with each refill of the device. This pump remains the single such device with United States Food and Drug Administration approval for physician use in regional drug delivery.
Can you go in a hot tub with a baclofen pump?
HOT TUBS, STEAM ROOMS, SAUNAS, TANNING BEDS You should not use facilities with temperatures higher than 102°F (39°C). The flow rate of the pump increases as your body temperature rises, and a significant increase can cause the pump to deliver too much medication (overdose), which may cause side effects.
Can you drink with a baclofen pump?
If you, or a loved one, have been prescribed baclofen for any condition, refrain from alcohol while taking the medication.
What can I take instead of baclofen?
Diazepam.
How long does baclofen pump replacement surgery take?
If you and your child’s doctors decide that a baclofen pump is appropriate, the surgery is usually performed the day after the trial. Surgery lasts about 2 to 3 hours.
Who inserts baclofen pump?
The surgeon will place the pump under the skin of your abdomen. One end of the catheter is then inserted into the fluid around the spinal cord, tunneled under the skin, and connected to the pump.
How are baclofen pumps placed?