Key result
Based on clinical experience with about 600 patients, patient-controlled analgesia is a feasible and safe alternative to conventional intramuscular analgesia when properly monitored by nurses.
Population
About 600 patients receiving patient-controlled analgesia in a District General Hospital
Comparison
Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) vs Conventional intramuscular analgesia
Design
Editorial
Authors
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The authors argue that patient-controlled analgesia is safe and practical in a general hospital setting when properly monitored by nursing staff.
The authors argue that patient-controlled analgesia is safe and practical in a general hospital setting when properly monitored by nursing staff.
Thomas et al. (1989) conducted a letter in Pain (n=600). Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) vs. Conventional intramuscular analgesia was evaluated. Based on clinical experience with about 600 patients, patient-controlled analgesia is a feasible and safe alternative to conventional intramuscular analgesia when properly monitored by nurses.
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