Applications

1741 – Continuous nerve blockade using a catheter technique

Find out about the service or technology in this application and the medical condition it addresses. You can also view the application documents, the deadlines for providing consultation input and the outcome of the application when the MSAC process is complete.

  • Status Complete
  • Type New application
  • Pre-PASC consultation Closed
  • Pre-MSAC consultation Closed
  • Outcome Supported

Application details

Reason for application

New MBS item

Service or technology in this application

Blocking of pain after surgery through the release of local anaesthetics next to the nerves that are responsible for transmitting pain impulses to the brain. It is similar to a major nerve block, but with the addition of a catheter in close proximity to the relevant nerves (often within the nerve sheath).

Type: Therapeutic technology

Medical condition this application addresses

The procedure applies to multiple surgical procedures associated with high levels of post-operative pain, such as hip, knee and shoulder joint arthroplasty; reconstructive upper and lower limb surgery, ambulatory surgery; major breast or thoracic surgery, trauma such as rib fractures and femoral fracture; and as an alternative to epidural analgesia for open abdominal procedures.

Application documents

Application summary

PICO set

Consultation survey

PICO confirmation

Public summary document

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Consultation survey and deadlines

  • PASC consultation: Closed
  • MSAC consultation: Closed Friday, 16 February 2024

Meetings to consider this application

  • PASC meeting: 13–14 April 2023
  • ESC meeting: 15–16 February 2024
  • MSAC meeting: 4–5 April 2024