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Patient-controlled analgesia devices. 1995

J Willis

PCA is a practical way of giving a measure of control to patients. A variety of pumps allows selection of an appropriate device for local needs. The cost of disposables should be considered when purchasing.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007260 Infusion Pumps Fluid propulsion systems driven mechanically, electrically, or osmotically that are used to inject (or infuse) over time agents into a patient or experimental animal; used routinely in hospitals to maintain a patent intravenous line, to administer antineoplastic agents and other drugs in thromboembolism, heart disease, diabetes mellitus (INSULIN INFUSION SYSTEMS is also available), and other disorders. Drug Infusion Systems,Infusion Pump,Infusion Pumps, External,Infusors,Intravenous Drug Delivery System,Intravenous Drug Delivery Systems,Perfusion Pumps,Pumps, Infusion,Drug Infusion System,External Infusion Pump,External Infusion Pumps,Infusion Pump, External,Infusion System, Drug,Infusion Systems, Drug,Infusor,Perfusion Pump,Pump, External Infusion,Pump, Infusion,Pump, Perfusion,Pumps, External Infusion,Pumps, Perfusion,System, Drug Infusion,Systems, Drug Infusion
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D016058 Analgesia, Patient-Controlled Relief of PAIN, without loss of CONSCIOUSNESS, through ANALGESIC AGENTS administered by the patients. It has been used successfully to control POSTOPERATIVE PAIN, during OBSTETRIC LABOR, after BURNS, and in TERMINAL CARE. The choice of agent, dose, and lockout interval greatly influence effectiveness. The potential for overdose can be minimized by combining small bolus doses with a mandatory interval between successive doses (lockout interval). Patient-Controlled Analgesia,Analgesia, Patient Controlled,Patient Controlled Analgesia

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