When morphine is administered directly to the areas close to the spinal cord, it has 10 or even 100 times more pain-relieving properties than when given orally or injected from the hip. Thus, especially in cancer patients, cancer pain is relieved with morphine pumps placed in the spinal canal. Morphine pump is now also used in non-cancer pain that does not respond to other painkillers.
How is Morphine Pump Applied?
Morphine pump is applied in hospital conditions. is placed. Thus, it is observed for a few days whether morphine will be effective in the spinal canal. Dose adjustment is also made during this period. After the effect is seen, the pump type suitable for the patient is selected and placed under the skin. Morphine pump application takes 30 - 45 minutes and is applied under operating room conditions.
The patient is placed on the operating table in a side-lying position and vascular access is established. The patient's heart, pulse, blood pressure and respiratory rate are observed. The patient is administered intravenous sedatives and pain relievers. Afterwards, the application area is cleaned sterile and the intervention area is determined by imaging called fluoroscopy, and a 1-centimeter incision is made on the skin area and local anesthetic is applied. Then, a 3 cm incision is made on the front of the abdomen where the pump will be placed. The pump system is placed in this incision and its connection with the catheter is provided. The skin is closed by suturing.
After the procedure, the patient is discharged after an observation period of 12 - 24 hours.
What are the disadvantages of the morphine pump?
Patients who have a morphine pump placed are physicians and healthcare professionals. system.
The pump needs to be filled routinely on a monthly basis.
Occasionally, blockages may occur in the pump. Every day injection is required from small pumps called ports.
The most important side effect is infection. If infection develops, the port or pump should be removed.
Who does not use the morphine pump?
Morphine pump is used to dilute blood like kumadin in the presence of infection in any part of the body. It is not applied to patients using drugs and pregnant women. You can reach our expert team by using the contact form or by calling 444 0436.
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