What is a Nerve Block Catheter? Improving Pain Relief After Surgery

As part of your pain management care, your surgeon may recommend that you receive a nerve block catheter to wear home after surgery. A nerve block catheter is a safe and effective way of decreasing pain. Catheters are often used at hospitals and academic institutions that use nerve blocks, such as HSS. Some of the biggest benefits of nerve block catheters are being able to go home from the hospital sooner, and having better pain relief in the days following surgery.
0:00 Introduction
0:18 Quick Summary
1:00 In This Video
1:11 What is a Nerve Block Catheter?
1:34 Diagram of Catheter Parts
2:03 Locations on the Body
2:24 How the Pump Delivers Medicine
3:02 Benefits of Catheters
4:14 In the Next Video
4:29 Questions?