Patient-controlled analgesia

In appropriately selected patients, PCA safely provides analgesia superior to that obtained with traditional IM prn opioid administration; however, to date, no compelling evidence shows that PCA is associated with a reduction in morbidity or a more rapid recovery. PCA is deceptively easy to prescrib...

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Published inThe Surgical clinics of North America Vol. 79; no. 2; p. 297
Main Author Etches, R C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1999
Subjects
Adult
Analgesia, Patient-Controlled - instrumentation
Analgesics, Opioid - adverse effects
Analgesics, Opioid - therapeutic use
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Humans
Infusions, Intravenous
Injections, Intravenous
Pain, Postoperative - prevention & control
Patient Selection
Respiration - drug effects
Safety
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Summary:In appropriately selected patients, PCA safely provides analgesia superior to that obtained with traditional IM prn opioid administration; however, to date, no compelling evidence shows that PCA is associated with a reduction in morbidity or a more rapid recovery. PCA is deceptively easy to prescribe; however, to use it effectively and safely requires experience, frequent patient assessment, and a skilled and knowledgeable nursing staff.
ISSN:0039-6109
DOI:10.1016/S0039-6109(05)70384-4