Can you get an MRI with a pain pump?

Can you get an MRI with a pain pump?

The Medtronic SynchroMed™ II pump is designed to be safe under certain conditions for patients who may require an MRI scan. The pump is also compatible with many other diagnostic tests.

How do I get rid of Q pain pump?

Pain Pump Removal Steps

1. Begin by removing all the dressings around the tubes.
2. Grasp the tube with 2 fingers of one hand close to the incision and pull the tube out while you cough.
3. When the tube is completely removed, you will see a small black tip at the end.
4. You can put the tubes and the pump in the garbage.

How long does on-Q pump last?

HOW LONG WILL MY ON-Q* PUMP LAST? Depending on the size of your pump, it may take 2–5 days to give all the medicine. All your medicine has been delivered when the ON-Q* Pump is no longer full. The outside bag will be flat and a hard tube can be felt in the middle of the pump.

Can a pain pump cause constipation?

Side effects from the drugs (over- or underdose) may include respiratory depression, twitching, muscle spasm, urinary retention, constipation, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, anxiety, depression, and edema.

Are baclofen pumps MRI safe?

Implanting the SynchroMed II infusion pump under the appropriate conditions will not restrict patients from receiving a full-body MRI scan. The SynchroMed II infusion system allows safe full-body access to 1.5 and 3.0-Tesla MRI. The pump is designed to resume programmed therapy after the scan.

How do I know if my on Q pain pump is working?

How can I tell if my pump is working? The ON-Q* pumps flow at various flow rates as prescribed by your surgeon or anesthesiologist. After 24 hours of infusion enough of the medication should be emptied from the pump to start to seeing wrinkling in the outer cover of the balloon.

How long is recovery from pain pump surgery?

The recovery time after getting the pump implanted is usually 6–8 weeks. You may experience some initial discomfort and limits on movements. Be sure to listen to your body and follow your physician’s instructions.

Can you drive with a pain pump?

Although legal actions against driving under the influence of morphine can only be taken after a positive urine and a subsequent positive blood sample, drivers on intrathecal opiates must be aware of the possibility of a positive roadside drug test.

How does the on Q pain pump work?

Your ON-Q* pump will continuously deliver a local anesthetic medication to block the pain in the area of your procedure. As the medication is delivered, the pump ball will gradually become smaller.

When to remove E-clip from on Q pump?

ON-Q* products, excluding the E-Clip accessory and the carrying case, are deemed MR safe or MR conditional up to a 3- Tesla magnetic field. I-Flow recommends removing the E-Clip and the carrying case, if present, from the pump prior to MR testing. Refer to Technical Bulletin on MRI compatibility with ON-Q* at www.myON-Q.com.

What does the on-q continuous infusion pump do?

ON-Q* is a brand name of a continuous infusion pump that delivers medication (such as local anesthetic) to or around surgical wound sites and/or in close proximity to nerves for preoperative and postoperative regional anesthesia and/or pain management. 2. Is the ON-Q* continuous infusion pump also indicated for epidural use?

When to call the doctor with a pain pump?

While using the ON-Q* pump, if any of the following symptoms present themselves, immediately close the clamp on the pump tubing and call your doctor or 911 in case of an emergency.