Wound Closure

Oct 16, 2016 by in PAIN MEDICINE Comments Off on Wound Closure

Fig. 13.1 Wound closure with elimination of dead space. Note the elimination of any dead space in the wound 13.3 Techniques A few simple rules promote the opportunity for a…

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Programming Spinal Cord Stimulation Systems

Oct 16, 2016 by in PAIN MEDICINE Comments Off on Programming Spinal Cord Stimulation Systems

Cathode placement Stimulation target Cervical C2 Face, below the maxillary region C2–C4 Neck, and shoulder to hand C4–C7 Forearm to hand C7–T1 Anterior shoulder Thoracic T1–T2 Chest wall T5–T6 Abdomen…

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Drug Selection for Intrathecal Drug Delivery

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Agent Starting dose Morphine 0.1–0.5 mg/day Hydromorphone 0.02–0.5 mg/day Fentanyl 25–75 μg/day Bupivacaine 1–4 mg/day Clonidine 40–100 μg/day Ziconotide 0.5–2.4 μg/day From Deer et al. (2012) with permission Table 41.2…

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