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Where is the intrathecal space located?
The intrathecal space is located between the arachnoid and the pia mater of the brain and spinal cord It is also known as the subarachnoid space.
What is intrathecal chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy given by catheter or port into the spinal fluid is called intrathecal (IT) administration.
What does intrathecal mean?
Introduced into or occurring in the space under the arachnoid membrane which covers the brain and spinal cord.
What abbreviation represents the route where a drug is introduced into the subdural space of the spinal cord?
IT - Intrathecal - administration of the drug is given into the subdural space of the spinal cord. "2013 CPT coding book)
What are alternatives to rhizotomy?
Other spasticity treatments include oral medications and an implanted pump delivering baclofen to the space around the spinal cord (intrathecal baclofen).
What is the medical terminology combining form meaning sheath?
Theca- is the medical terminology combining form meaning sheath. For instance, the spinal cord has a theca, and intrathecal injections can be made within it.
What is cpt code for intrathecal chemotherapy?
96413
What are Drugs are delivered into a space within the meninges?
Intrathecal
What is another name for intrathecal administration?
Anal shot
Drugs that are absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract are known as?
intrathecal
Is Spinal degeneration the same as spinal stenosis?
No. Spinal stenosis a condition where the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves. Spinal degeneration is a natural process that occurs as we age and it often the causeof spinal stenosis.
What does the spinal cord do in fish?
Spinal cord has got the same function in all the vertebrate animals.
