Download – Surgically placed rectus sheath catheters

Rectus sheath analgesia is a safe and reliable alternative to other techniques such as epidural catheters. Where the equipment or technical expertise is not available for ultrasound placed catheters, the surgeon can site bilateral catheters at the beginning or end of a laparotomy. The technique and safety aspects of rectus sheath catheters are described in this article.

 Frank McDermott, Iain Wilson and Patricia Boorman