Intrathecal Drug Delivery (ITDD) systems for cancer pain [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations]

Intrathecal drug delivery is an effective pain management option for patients with chronic and cancer pain. The delivery of drugs into the intrathecal space provides superior analgesia with smaller doses of analgesics to minimize side effects while significantly improving quality of life. This artic...

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Published in:F1000 research 2013-06, Vol.2
Main Authors: Bhatia, Gaurav, Lau, Mary E, Gulur, Padma
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anesthetic Mechanisms
Health Service Delivery & Management of Anesthesia
Pain Management: Chronic Clinical
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Summary:Intrathecal drug delivery is an effective pain management option for patients with chronic and cancer pain. The delivery of drugs into the intrathecal space provides superior analgesia with smaller doses of analgesics to minimize side effects while significantly improving quality of life. This article aims to provide a general overview of the use of intrathecal drug delivery to manage pain, dosing recommendations, potential risks and complications, and growing trends in the field.
ISSN:2046-1402
2046-1402
DOI:10.12688/f1000research.2-96.v2