Continuous Intrathecal Baclofen Treatment of Severe Spasms in Two Children with Spinal‐cord Injury
Document Type
Article
Department
Paediatrics and Child Health (East Africa)
Abstract
This study reports the use of intrathecal baclofen in two ventilator‐dependent children with severe spasms secondary to spinal‐cord injury. Baclofen was delivered via a subcutaneously implanted, programmable pump. The children were followed for 12 and 24 months. Baclofen dramatically reduced spasms, resulting in more stable ventilation, improved ease of care, reduced distress and better integration into the community. Although effective, intrathecal baclofen represents a significant intervention; careful consideration must be given to potential complications and the need for long‐term management. Full effectiveness was dependent on free CSF flow.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology
Recommended Citation
Armstrong, R.,
Steinbok, P.,
Farrell, K.,
Cochrane, D.,
Norman, M. G.
(1992). Continuous Intrathecal Baclofen Treatment of Severe Spasms in Two Children with Spinal‐cord Injury. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 34(8), 731.
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Comments
This work was published before the author joined Aga Khan University.