Usefulness of epidural catheter with the subcutaneous reservoir for cancer pain control in homecare service

The epidural block therapy is offered to reduce one of the side effects of systemic administration of opioids such as drowsiness. Hence, it is necessary to set a subcutaneous reservoir to prevent a catheter-related infection for a long period of time. One hundred twenty five patients with this manip...

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Published inGan to kagaku ryoho Vol. 38 Suppl 1; p. 61
Main Authors Inoue, Daisuke, Sakuyama, Toshikazu, Ichiba, Tamotsu, Uwagawa, Tadashi, Arakawa, Yasuhiro, Nagasaki, Eijiroh, Yoshizawa, Akitaka, Matsumoto, Takaaki, Aiba, Keisuke
Format Journal Article
LanguageJapanese
Published Japan 01.12.2011
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Aged
Analgesia, Epidural - instrumentation
Female
Home Care Services
Humans
Male
Neoplasms - complications
Pain - drug therapy
Pain - etiology
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Summary:The epidural block therapy is offered to reduce one of the side effects of systemic administration of opioids such as drowsiness. Hence, it is necessary to set a subcutaneous reservoir to prevent a catheter-related infection for a long period of time. One hundred twenty five patients with this manipulation during the year 2004 to 2010 showed a significant improvement in their pain level calculated by Numerical Rating Scale(NRS). However only 30 cases could be proceed to the homecare. There was one case of catheter-related infection in 30 homecare cases. It is useful to establish the common strict guidelines between hospital doctors and general practitioners for the management of the epidural catheter with subcutaneous reservoir.
ISSN:0385-0684