For the pump placement, patients are given stronger intravenous sedation and analgesia. It is done with the patient lying on the side. Sometimes the tubing is placed with the patient sitting up. The patients are monitored with EKG, blood pressure cuff and blood oxygen-monitoring device. The skin is cleaned with antiseptic solution and then the procedure is carried out.
Tubing is inserted in the midline at the lower back.
The pump is then placed on the side of the abdomen. If the procedure is successful, you may feel that your pain may be controlled or quite less. The pump is adjusted electronically to deliver adequate amount of medication. This procedure is normally a day-procedure and patients are kept overnight for observation and pump adjustment. The medication contained within the pump will last about 1 to 3 months depending upon the concentration and amount infused.