Why is my child on IBT (Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy)?
Baclofen therapy helps reduce spasticity (muscle tightness). This helps make movement easier for your child. It does not cure your childs problem. Follow-up care with your doctor is very important. Be sure to keep all of your childs doctor appointments. How does the pump work? The pump sends Baclofen through a tube to the area of muscle tightness. Your childs neurosurgeon will choose the right size pump for your child. There are 3 sizes: • 10 ml • 20 ml • 40 ml Milliliters (ml) are the volume of liquid the pump can hold. One teaspoon is about 5 ml. There are also 3 strengths of medicine (Baclofen): • 500 mcg/ml • 1000 mcg/ml • 2000 mcg/ml Micrograms (mcg) are the amount of Baclofen in each milliliter. Your childs dose can be increased about 10% each week. The dose depends on how your child responds to the medicine, not by his size or weight. Post Operative Guidelines: • Pump Refill Appointment:Contact the Neurology office as soon as your child is discharged from the hospital to make an
