Why do people get a baclofen pump?

Baclofen is a muscle relaxant medicine commonly used to decrease spasticity related to multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, or other neurological diseases.

Who is a candidate for baclofen pump?

Who is a candidate for a baclofen pump? Children with severe spasticity or dystonia whose symptoms are not helped by oral baclofen, or who have side effects from baclofen pills when taken at the doses needed to control their symptoms, may be as candidates for a baclofen pump.

How long is baclofen pump replacement surgery?

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. The length of surgery will be reviewed at your initial appointment with the surgeon.

Is baclofen pump infusion therapy?

ITB Therapy with Lioresal® Intrathecal (baclofen injection) for the management of severe spasticity uses an implantable infusion system to deliver precise amounts of Lioresal® Intrathecal (baclofen injection) directly to the intrathecal space via a surgically implanted infusion pump and catheter.

Is baclofen pump permanent?

Baclofen pump implantation is a surgical procedure performed to permanently implant a pump that delivers baclofen to the spinal fluid to treat severe to moderate-severe spasticity that is refractory to oral medications.

Is baclofen pump safe?

Having a baclofen pump is generally safe and complications are rare, but can include: risk of a bad reaction to anesthesia. risk of bleeding. risk of spinal fluid leak.

Where do they place baclofen pumps?

A baclofen pump is a little machine that is placed under the skin of one side of the abdomen (belly) near the hip bone. It is used to deliver baclofen directly into the spinal canal.

How often are baclofen pumps refilled?

The pump will need to be refilled every one to six months, depending on baclofen dosage.

Who should not take baclofen?

Who should not take BACLOFEN?

• confusion.
• schizophrenia.
• psychotic disorder.
• a stroke.
• seizures.
• functional disorder of bladder neck and sphincter mechanism.
• chronic kidney disease stage 3A (moderate)
• chronic kidney disease stage 3B (moderate)

What’s the side effects of baclofen?

Baclofen may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• dizziness.
• weakness.
• confusion.
• headache.
• nausea.
• constipation.
• difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
• tiredness.

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