How does the Baclofen pump work?
The main part of the pump is surgically placed in the abdomen. A catheter from the pump is threaded into the space around the spinal cord that holds the cerebrospinal fluid, called the intrathecal space. Your child will have two incisions, one on the abdomen and one on the lower back. The pump is filled with Baclofen. A computer programmer makes adjustments that help the pump deliver the right dose. The medication is refilled into the pump every two to six months.
