History and Evolution of Intrathecal Drug Delivery
Intraspinal Anatomy: Considerations in Intrathecal Drug Delivery
Spinal Target Receptors in Intrathecal Drug Delivery
Mechanisms of Action of Intrathecally Administered Agents
Physicochemical Properties and Compounding of Intrathecally Administered Agents
Cerebrospinal Fluid Flow Dynamics
Uptake and Distribution of Intrathecally Administered Agents
Animal Models of Intrathecal Drug Delivery: Clinical Correlates
Intrathecal Drug Delivery for Pain: Medical Considerations
Intrathecal Drug Delivery for Pain: Psychological Considerations
Intrathecal trialing Techniques for Pain Indications
Catheter Localization and Programming Parameters for Pain
Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Intrathecal Therapy for Pain
Intrathecal Agents: Choices for Pain
Intrathecal Therapy for Cancer Pain: Best Practices
Intrathecal Therapy
for Non-Cancer Pain: Best Practices
Managing Complications of Intrathecal Therapy for Pain
Assessing Patients with Movement Disorders for Intrathecal Therapy
Trialing Techniques for Spasticity
Catheter Localization and Programming Parameters for Spasticity
Intrathecal Agents Use for Spasticity
Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Intrathecal Therapy for Spasticity
Managing Complications of Intrathecal Therapy for Spasticity
System Choices
Implantation Techniques
Preoperative Considerations
Managing Surgical Complications
Special Patient Populations (Children, Anticoagulation, Other implanted devices)
Cost Effectiveness of Intrathecal Drug Delivery
Keys to Managing a Successful Targeted Drug Delivery Practice
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Salim M. Hayek, MD, PhD
University Hospitals of Cleveland
Division of Pain Medicine
Department of Anesthesiology
Cleveland, OH USA
Tony L. Yaksh, PhD
University of California, San Diego
Department of Anesthesiology and Pharmacology
La Jolla, CA USA
This book is a comprehensive reference of the neuraxial route for the delivery of therapeutics. It reviews the historical evolution of this approach from its inception in the later 1800's to present day. This amply referenced text covers basic discussions of spinal anatomy, embryogenesis, neuraxial vascularity, cerebrospinal fluid flow dynamics and parenchymal molecule movement. The pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of different intrathecal agents are explored in detail with particular reference to clinical correlates in pain and spasticity. Particular attention is paid to the issues relevant to preclinical models of intrathecal delivery and the assessment of spinal pathologies arising from acute and chronic intrathecal drug delivery. Chapters provide essential discussions of clinical aspects of patient care, including patient evaluation and screening, trialing and device management, troubleshooting problems and addressing complications, best practices, cost-effectiveness and future of the therapy.
Clinicians and researchers who practice intrathecal therapy and study neuraxial mechanisms will find Neuraxial Therapeutics: A Comprehensive Text, to be an invaluable guide to this treatment modality.