Continuous Catheter Nerve Blocks

Continuous catheter nerve blocks reduce the need for high doses of oral pain medicine and are a safer pain management alternative to opioids.

A continuous catheter nerve block (also called a continuous peripheral nerve block) helps manage chronic pain as an effective and safe pain management alternative to opioids. The nerve block effectively reduces the need for high doses of oral pain medications while typically having fewer side effects. Once the catheter is in place, the patient can continue to use it for long-term pain management.

What Is a Continuous Catheter Nerve Block?

A continuous catheter nerve block is a procedure that provides pain relief medication to a specific area of the body. The most common use of the procedure is to help control post-operative pain. However, catheter nerve blocks effectively treat all types of pain, especially chronic pain that is unresponsive to more conservative treatments, such as cancer-induced pain, complex regional pain syndrome, or phantom limb pain.

A catheter is a threadlike soft plastic tube placed under the skin near the peripheral nerve responsible for the pain. The catheter delivers a continuous supply of pain medication to the body’s specific area to help control the pain.

Continuous catheter nerve blocks are an ideal alternative to opioid medications, which have the risk of abuse, dependence, and possible overdose. The nerve block is a way to optimize sensory blocking with minimal residual motor blocking.

Choose Louisiana Pain Specialists for Your Continuous Catheter Nerve Blocks

If you’re struggling with chronic pain and want to avoid the risks associated with opioid use, a Continuous Catheter Nerve Block might be the solution you're looking for. This safe and effective procedure reduces your need for oral pain medications, offering you long-term relief with fewer side effects. Don’t let pain control your life any longer—contact us at Louisiana Pain Specialists to see if a continuous catheter nerve block is right for you. Schedule your consultation today and take the first step toward better pain management!