| Literature DB >> 10833561 |
E M Pogatzki1, P K Zahn, T J Brennan.
Abstract
Chronic catheterization of the subarachnoid space of rats is an important tool for intrathecal drug delivery in pharmacologic investigations of pain. We describe a technique using direct lumbar insertion of a small 32-gauge polyurethane (PU) catheter without extensive surgery. Location of the catheter was confirmed with 2% lidocaine injection 1 day later, and methylene blue injection after 7-14 days. This method improved recovery of the rat after catheter implantation and reduced neurologic complications. Copyright 2000 European Federation of Chapters of the International Association for the Study of Pain.Entities:
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Year: 2000 PMID: 10833561 DOI: 10.1053/eujp.1999.0157
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Pain ISSN: 1090-3801 Impact factor: 3.931