Efficacy of continuous epidural infusion with epidural electric stimulation compared to that of conventional continuous epidural infusion for acute herpes zoster management: a retrospective study.

Chung Hun LeeSang-Sik ChoiMi Kyoung LeeYeon Joo LeeJong Sun Park

Published in: BMC anesthesiology (2020)

Epidural drug administration to specific spinal segments using electric stimulation catheters may be more helpful than conventional continuous epidural infusion for improving pain and preventing postherpetic neuralgia in the acute phase of herpes zoster.

Keyphrases

spinal cord
neuropathic pain
low dose
spinal cord injury
drug administration
intensive care unit
acute respiratory distress syndrome
hepatitis b virus
aortic dissection