G
ood news if concerns over
the added cost and time it
takes to place continuous
nerve blocks have kept you from offering them to your
patients. Today's new pain pumps, catheters and ultra-
sound machines make placing blocks more efficient than ever — all
while enhancing your patients' comfort and safety. Here's a look at the
latest innovations.
1. Smarter pain pumps
There has been a lot of movement in the elastomeric and electronic
pain pump market to help patients recover more comfortably at home
while putting less strain on your facility. Some of the most useful new
features include boluses for breakthrough pain and flow-rate infusion
control.
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Tools for Better Blocks
Kick your continuous nerve blocks up a notch with these new products.
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN
• A BETTER BLOCK Modern catheter trays are more visible under ultrasound and easier to place because they provide additional feedback on the catheter location.
Brandon Winchester, MD
Gulf Breeze, Fla.
