ACCUFUSER® : Anesthesiologists

The Pain Control Suite for Anesthesiologists.

A full line of products to fit with your pain control philosophy.

Curlin Medical offers a complete line of ambulatory infusion pumps specifically for anesthesia based pain management. Whether it's traditional post-operative pain management or continuous peripheral nerve blocks, Curlin has a solution that compliments the way you practice. To help you find the correct pump for your practice type, please follow the links below.

IV / Epidural

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PainSmart® IOD™ with medLIMITS™

The best solution for pain management

Designed for hospital pain management or labor & delivery applications, the Curlin PainSmart® IOD™ (Information on Demand) is a technologically advanced, yet easy-to-use, configurable ambulatory electronic infusion device.

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Regional Anesthesia

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ACCUFUSER® and ACCUFUSER® Plus

The ACCUFUSER® pump is is a small disposable elastomeric infuser ideal for a regional or local anesthesia approach to control acute post operative pain. The ACCUFUSER® pump delivers a continuous fixed rate infusion of local anesthetic. The ACCUFUSER® PLUS adds an optional bolus-dose button to allow patients to self-deliver additional local anesthetic for enhanced pain relief.

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AutoMed® 3400

The The AutoMed® 3400 provides electronically-controlled fluid delivery with the features frequently requested by anesthesiologists for continuous peripheral nerve blocks. The 3400 features precision dosing, patient-controlled bolus, LCD display, and single screen programming. It is also cost effective, small-sized and simple to use in hospital and may be sent home with the patient

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AutoMed® 3000/3200

The AutoMed® 3000 and 3200 provide electronically-controlled fluid delivery with the features frequently requested by anesthesiologists for continuous nerve blocks. The 3000 and 3200 pumps feature simple, intuitive dial programming. The AutoMed® 3200 includes a bolus-dose button that allows patients to self-deliver additional anesthetic. These pumps are also cost effective, small-sized and simple to use in hospital and may be sent home with the patient

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Proven Reimbursement Assistance for Continuous Peripheral Nerve Blocks

Convenient, successful reimbursement assistance is a key advantage for anesthesiologists selecting Curlin Medical’s pumps. Our skilled staff and proven approach will help you, and your hospital or ambulatory surgery center, to recapture the costs for the continuous blocks you perform using our pumps.

Curlin Medical goes beyond other companies to actually work with payers to obtain pre-authorized reimbursement for both you and your facility before each procedure. This way, we are able to inform you of the patient’s coverage before the surgery date.

Curlin Medical also provides experienced, up-to-date consultation to assist you with billing codes and other issues to facilitate reimbursement, where applicable. If you’re a Curlin Medical pump customer, get answers to your reimbursement questions by contacting Curlin Medical customer support at 714.893.2200 or support@CurlinMedical.com.

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References of special interest to Anesthesiologists:

Williams BA, Kentor ML, Vogt MT, Irrgang JJ, Bottegal MT, West RV, Harner CD, Fu FH, Williams JP. Reduction of Verbal Pain Scores after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with 2-Day Continuous Femoral Nerve Block: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Anesthesiology. 2006 Feb;104(2):315-327.

Ilfeld BM, Morey TE, Wright TW, Chidgey LK, Enneking FK. Continuous Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block For Postoperative Pain Control At Home: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo Controlled Study Anesth Analg 2003; 96: p 1089-1095.

Klein SM, Nielsen KC, Martin A, White W, Warner DS, Steele SM, Speer KP, Greengrass RA. . Interscalene brachial plexus block with continuous intraarticular infusion or ropivacaine. Anesth Analg 2001; 932: 601-5

White PF. The changing role of non-opioid analgesic techniques in the management of postoperative pain. Anesth Analg 2005 Nov;101(5 Suppl): S5-22.

Singelyn FJ, Seguy S, Gouverneur JM. Interscalene brachial plexus analgesia after open shoulder surgery: continuous versus patient-controlled infusion. Anesth Analg 1999; 89: 1216 – 20.

Professional Links

American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia (SAMBA)