Intrathecal administration is a route of administration for drugs via an injection into the spinal canal, or into the subarachnoid space so that it reaches the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). It is …

An intrathecal pump, also known as a pain pump, is a surgically implanted device that delivers medication directly to the fluid surrounding the spinal cord. Medicine delivered in this way can …

What is Intrathecal? Intrathecal or intraspinal drug delivery is the direct introduction of pain medication used for spasticity to the spinal fluid or intrathecal space. It is also known as the …

Apr 1, 2024 · An intrathecal (in-truh-THEE-kul) pump is a small, round device that holds pain medicine. It’s implanted (surgically placed) under your skin at the side of your abdomen (belly). …

Jul 19, 2024 · An intrathecal drug delivery system consists of a pump and an intrathecal catheter. The pump serves as the drug reservoir, and it is implanted under the subcutaneous tissue in …

Intrathecal (IT) drug delivery systems (IDDS) are well-established as an effective therapeutic approach to patients with chronic non-malignant or malignant pain and as a tool for …

Mar 22, 2025 · When cancer cells are in, or could get to, the fluid around your brain, intrathecal chemotherapy is the way to deliver cancer-fighting drugs right to the area.