Infusion catheter procedure and system
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1. A method of treating inflammation in the epidural space of a patient, the method comprising:
- providing an infusion pump;
accessing the epidural space of a patient with a needle;
maneuvering a catheter having radiopaque markers into the epidural space through the needle;
positioning the catheter within an inflamed region of the epidural space, wherein the positioning comprises viewing the radiopaque markers under fluoroscopy and injecting a radiopaque contrast media through the catheter and into the epidural space under fluoroscopy;
injecting a bolus dose of an anti-inflammatory agent into the epidural space through the catheter;
connecting the infusion pump to the catheter after the injection of the bolus dose;
securing the catheter to the patient to reduce the risk of any motion of the catheter; and
delivering a quantity of an anti-inflammatory agent from the infusion pump to the inflamed region of the epidural space through the catheter continuously over a period of time, wherein the volume of a fluid containing the anti-inflammatory agent delivered continuously over the period of time is greater than the volume of fluid containing the anti-inflammatory agent delivered in the bolus dose.
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Abstract
The disclosure is directed toward an infusion catheter epidural system comprising a portable infusion pump configured to administer a combination of anesthetics and corticosteroid at a predetermined rate over a predetermined time. A catheter is fluidly coupled to the portable infusion pump. The catheter is configured to be maneuvered into a site of inflammation of a patient to deliver the combination of anesthetics and corticosteroid. The portable pump and the catheter are configured for attachment to the patient.
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1. A method of treating inflammation in the epidural space of a patient, the method comprising:
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providing an infusion pump; accessing the epidural space of a patient with a needle; maneuvering a catheter having radiopaque markers into the epidural space through the needle; positioning the catheter within an inflamed region of the epidural space, wherein the positioning comprises viewing the radiopaque markers under fluoroscopy and injecting a radiopaque contrast media through the catheter and into the epidural space under fluoroscopy; injecting a bolus dose of an anti-inflammatory agent into the epidural space through the catheter; connecting the infusion pump to the catheter after the injection of the bolus dose; securing the catheter to the patient to reduce the risk of any motion of the catheter; and delivering a quantity of an anti-inflammatory agent from the infusion pump to the inflamed region of the epidural space through the catheter continuously over a period of time, wherein the volume of a fluid containing the anti-inflammatory agent delivered continuously over the period of time is greater than the volume of fluid containing the anti-inflammatory agent delivered in the bolus dose. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of treating inflammation in the epidural space of a patient, the method comprising:
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accessing the epidural space of a patient using a needle; maneuvering a catheter having radiopaque markers into the epidural space through the needle; positioning the catheter within an inflamed region of the epidural space, wherein the positioning comprises viewing the radiopaque markers under fluoroscopy and injecting a radiopaque contrast media through the catheter and into the epidural space under fluoroscopy; providing an infusion pump; injecting a bolus dose of an anti-inflammatory agent into the epidural space through the catheter; connecting the infusion pump to the catheter after the injection of the bolus dose; delivering a quantity of an anti-inflammatory agent from the infusion pump to the inflamed region of the epidural space through the catheter continuously over a period of about 72 hours, wherein the quantity delivered from the infusion pump is of a greater volume than the bolus dose. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
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