Peripheral Nerve Catheters

  • Category:

    Pain Education, Pain Treatment - Pharmacologic.

  • Age Range:

    Not Specified.

  • Tags:

    Catheter, Post Operative, Post Surgery, Regional Anesthesia.

  • Type of Document:

    Education for Parents/Community.

  • Type of Pain:

    General, Post-operative.

  • Author:

    Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA

This guide is written for a parent or caregiver to understand what a peripheral nerve catheter is, how it’s used and what to expect when supporting your child who is using one. The document also gives detailed information on warning signs that may lead to calling a healthcare provider.