Continuous peripheral nerve (perineural) catheter
A flexible catheter inserted alongside the target nerve (after localization with a needle) and connected to an infusion pump for continuous local anesthetic delivery.
How it is used
Prolonged postoperative analgesia after orthopedic/limb surgery, placed in the OR by the anesthesia team itself.
Clinical tip
The use of continuous perineural catheters improves at-home pain control and reduces opioid side effects.
Sources
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