Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in an intrathecal baclofen pump: successful treatment with adjunct intra-reservoir gentamicin.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
To describe the use of intra-reservoir gentamicin for the treatment of a Pseudomonas aeruginosa infected baclofen pump. Regional Spinal Injuries Centre, Hexham, Northumberland, England. Male patient aged 32 years with progressive multiple sclerosis and severe bilateral spasticity. Intra-reservoir gentamicin proved successful in treating infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Intra-reservoir gentamicin may be successful in treating pump infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa without the need for pump removal.
Medical subject headings
- Baclofen
- Equipment Contamination
- Gentamicins
- Infusion Pumps
- Muscle Relaxants, Central
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa