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2434205

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
5
pubmed:dateCreated
1987-4-2
pubmed:abstractText
The lack of an available exteriorized permanent epidural catheter led to the application of the Broviac catheter technology to the development of an epidural catheter. The resulting three-piece silicone-rubber catheter system allows specific spinal-level location of the catheter tip from a lumbar entry site, and exteriorization for ease of self-administration. Fifty-five cancer patients with metastatic disease and intractable pain received 58 catheters. No catheter infections were found during 3891 catheter-days of use, and only 18 minor side effects were noted, with no respiratory depression observed. Hospitalizations for pain control was decreased by 90% after catheter placement. Therefore, the authors recommend early placement of this silicone-rubber epidural catheter to control pain unrelieved by oral analgesics.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Mar
pubmed:issn
0008-543X
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:day
1
pubmed:volume
59
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
986-93
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1987
pubmed:articleTitle
A new permanent exteriorized epidural catheter for narcotic self-administration to control cancer pain.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't