Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) enables the individual to decide:
a. when to take the analgesic tablets.
b. when to have a dose of the intravenous drug.
c. when to have a dose of the epidural drug.
d. at what rate the intravenous drug shouldcontinuously run.
b
PCA uses intravenous opioids and a programmable
pump. The pump is set so that when the individual pushes a
button, a dose of the medication is given (within the limitations set by the medical officer).
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