Pituitary disease. A pituitary disease is a disorder primarily affecting the pituitary gland. The main disorders involving the pituitary gland are: Overproduction or underproduction of a pituitary hormone will affect the respective end-organ.
Spinal Infusion Pump. Applies to: Neck, Shoulder, Elbow/Hand/Wrist, Back, Hip, Knee. A spinal infusion pump is a device that delivers concentrated amounts of medication into the spinal fluid space through the use of a small catheter.
To keep patients calm immediately before the procedure, a barbiturate may be used. During surgery, a combination of paralytics-drugs that paralyze the muscles of the body, and drugs that cause unconsciousness are used together. Isoflurane.