RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Intrathecal baclofen pumps: what the neurologist needs to know JF Practical Neurology JO Pract Neurol FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd SP 241 OP 246 DO 10.1136/practneurol-2021-003184 VO 22 IS 3 A1 Michelle S Balaratnam A1 Valerie L Stevenson YR 2022 UL http://pn.bmj.com/content/22/3/241.abstract AB Increasing numbers of patients have an intrathecal baclofen pump implanted as part of spasticity management. Neurologists may be asked about the management of these devices when patients attend emergency departments for unrelated illnesses. Occasionally, the intrathecal baclofen system itself will directly lead to an acute presentation. Furthermore, the presence of an intrathecal baclofen pump needs consideration when requesting investigations, particularly MR imaging. This review aims to increase understanding of intrathecal baclofen treatment, highlighting serious complications and outlining considerations for routine investigations. Neurologists may still need advice from the intrathecal baclofen specialist team.