ArticleAnesthesiology and pain medicine2021
Antibiotics for Spinal Cord Stimulation Trials and Implants: A Survey Analysis of Practice Patterns.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.
- Device Evaluation, Treatment, and Explantation Recommendations (DETER): Review and Best Practices for Managing Neuromodulation Device Infections.Journal of pain research · 2025Article
- Epidural spread of surgical site infection from spinal cord stimulation trial.Pain management · 2024Article
- Physician turnover rates and job stability in interventional spine and pain practices: Results of an IPSIS survey study.Interventional pain medicine · 2024Review
- Cervical spinal cord stimulator trial complicated by epidural abscess.Interventional pain medicine · 2022Article
- Dural Puncture During Spinal Cord Stimulator Lead Insertion: Analysis of Practice Patterns.Anesthesiology and pain medicine · 2022Article
- Burst Spinal Cord Stimulation in the Management of Chronic Pain: Current Perspectives.Anesthesiology and pain medicine · 2022Review
- Contralateral and Lateral Views: Analysis of the Technical Aspects of Spinal Cord Stimulator Lead Insertion.Anesthesiology and pain medicine · 2022Article
- A Survey on the Choice of Spinal Cord Stimulation Parameters and Implantable Pulse Generators and on Reasons for Explantation.Orthopedic reviews · 2022Article
- Conolidine: A Novel Plant Extract for Chronic Pain.Anesthesiology and pain medicine · 2021Review
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8 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundSpinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an established treatment modality for neuropathic pain. Published guidelines exist to aid physicians in proper antibiotic use during and after spinal cord stimulation trials and implants. In this brief review, we present and analyze the current antibiotic practice patterns of clinicians.
methodsThe study protocol was reviewed and granted an exemption by an Institutional Review Board. The survey queried practice parameters in regards to spinal cord stimulation therapy. The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) and Society of Interventional Spine (SIS) distributed the survey to their active members by emails with a web link to the survey.
resultsOur results indicate that 82% and 69% of physicians do not utilize nasal swabs for methicillin-sensitive
conclusionsOur study suggests a portion of pain physicians do not adhere to the Neuromodulation Appropriateness Consensus Committee (NACC) guidelines in regards to antibiotic administration for SCS trial and implantation. Further analysis and surveys would allow insight into common practices. More information and education would be beneficial to optimize peri-procedure antibiotic use to reduce infection risk and decrease antimicrobial resistance.
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