Patent ID: 6860875
Filing Date: 2005-03-01
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A method of using foramen catheter needle scope to induce a temporary blockade of sacral nerves and to reduce pain, comprising the steps of: Step A—Sterilization: The patient is placed in lateral recumbent, sitting, prone or semi prone flexed position, disinfect of the operation filed properly; Step B—Anesthesia: Local anesthesia is given to sacral area; Step C—Introducing of foramen catheter needle scope: Introducing foramen catheter needle scope follow trocar applied then attach to video system to locate foramen of sacrum of one side; Step D—Check and treat bleeding point; Step E—Introducing of catheter: Introducing of catheter within the scope through foramen of sacrum to the area covers sympathetic trunk, sympathetic ganglion, sacral nerve S2, S3, S4, parasympathetic or Nervi Erigentes, inferior hypogastric nerve plexus, pelvic nerve plexus and utero sacral nerve plexus; Step F—Administration of anesthetic agents: Anesthetic agents administered to block the afferent and efferent neurons of the innervation of sympathetic trunk, sympathetic ganglion, sacral nerve S2, S3, S4, parasympathetic or Nervi Erigentes, inferior hypogastric plexus, pelvic plexus and utero sacral plexus; Step G—Fixation: Tape the catheter tightly to the skin after remove of foramen catheter needle scope and trocar; Step H—The other side: Repeat steps C, D, E, F, and G of the other side of foramen of sacrum; Step I—Continuous analgesia: Administration of anesthetic agents through catheters per needed; and Step J—Removal: Remove catheters to conclude the procedure after operation.