Dear Nurses

Friday, December 08, 2006

Patient Controlled Analgesia

























PCA ( Patient Controlled Analgesia)

This type of analgesia may be ordered by the doctor, for the patient who
is awake, alert and able to self medicate. However, family members should
be advised by the medical staff, that family members are not allowed to press
the medication button. Sessions 12 gives an overview of pain assessment.


















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