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Manojlovich M, Barwig K, Bekele J, Bradshaw K, Ali Charania NAM, Lundy F, Streelman M, Leech C. Using Video to Describe the Patient-Controlled Analgesia Pump Programming Process: A Qualitative Study. J Nurs Care Qual 2024; 39:31-36. [PMID: 37094576 DOI: 10.1097/ncq.0000000000000717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pumps are complex medical devices frequently used for postoperative pain control. Differences in how nurses program PCA pumps can lead to preventable medication errors. PURPOSE To describe similarities and differences in how surgical nurses program PCA pumps. METHODS We conducted a qualitative study using video reflexive ethnography (VRE) to film nurses as they programmed a PCA pump. We spliced and collated videos into separate clips and showed to nursing leaders for their deliberation and action. RESULTS We found nurses ignored or immediately silenced alarms, were uncertain about the correct programming sequence, and interpreted how to load a syringe in the pump in multiple ways; in addition, the PCA pump design did not align with nurses' workflow. CONCLUSIONS VRE was effective in visualizing common challenges nurses experienced during PCA pump programming. Nursing leaders are planning several nursing process changes due to these findings.
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- Milisa Manojlovich
- School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (Drs Manojlovich and Ali Charania); Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital (Dr Bradshaw), and Surgical Services and PM&R, Pain Service (Ms Lundy), University of Michigan Health, Ann Arbor (Mss Barwig, Bekele, and Streelman)
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Lee CH, Cho SA, Oh SK, Choi SS, Kong MH, Kim YS. The usefulness of dual channel elastomeric pump for intravenous patient-controlled analgesia in geriatrics: a randomized, double-blind, prospective study. BMC Anesthesiol 2022; 22:210. [PMID: 35799106 PMCID: PMC9261015 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-022-01733-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (IV-PCA) is often used in the postoperative period. However, determining an appropriate opioid dose is difficult. A previous study suggested the usefulness of variable-rate feedback infusion. In this study, we used a dual-channel elastomeric infusion pump to provide changes in PCA infusion rate by pain feedback. METHODS Ninety patients undergoing orthopedic surgery of American Society of Anesthesiologists grade I-III and 65 to 79 years of age participated in the study. All patients were given a dual-chamber PCA. Patients were randomly allocated to a treatment group (Group D; PCA drugs divided into both chambers) or control group (Group C; PCA drugs only in the constant flow chamber with normal saline in the adjustable flow chamber). The primary outcome was the amount of fentanyl consumption via PCA bolus. The secondary outcome variables were pain score, total fentanyl consumption, rescue analgesic use, patient satisfaction, recovery scores, and adverse events including postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). RESULTS Group D showed decreased fentanyl consumption of the PCA bolus, a decrease in rescue analgesic use, and better patient satisfaction compared with group C. The incidence of PONV was much higher in group C. There was no difference in other adverse events. CONCLUSIONS We showed the usefulness of dual chamber IV-PCA to change the flow rate related to pain feedback without any complications. Our results suggest a noble system that might improve existing IV-PCA equipment. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study registered at UMIN clinical trial registry (registered date: 05/03/2020, registration number: UMIN000039702 ).
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- Chung Hun Lee
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, 148, Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul, 08308, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, 148, Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul, 08308, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, 148, Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul, 08308, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, 148, Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul, 08308, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, 148, Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul, 08308, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, 148, Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul, 08308, Korea.
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Erlenwein J, Maring M, Emons MI, Gerbershagen HJ, Waeschle RM, Saager L, Petzke F. [Critical incidents in acute pain management-A risk analysis of CIRS reports]. Anaesthesist 2022; 71:350-361. [PMID: 34613456 PMCID: PMC9068662 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-021-01041-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Revised: 07/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Areas of activity with many intersections pose an increased risk for errors and critical incidents. Therefore, procedures for acute pain therapy are potentially associated with an increased risk for adverse patient outcomes. OBJECTIVE The aim was to identify and grade the risk of critical incidents in the context of acute pain management. MATERIAL AND METHODS The register of the nationwide reporting system critical incident reporting system of the Professional Association of German Anesthesiologists, the German Society for Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine and the Medical Center for Quality in Medicine (CIRSmedical Anesthesiology) was screened for incidents concerning pain management. Out of 5365 cases reported nationwide up to 24 March 2020, 508 reports with the selection criterion "pain" could be identified and reviewed and 281 reports (55%) were included in a systematic analysis. RESULTS Of the 281 reports most came from anesthesiology departments (94%; 3% from surgery departments and 3% from other departments). The reported cases occurred most frequently on normal wards but a relevant proportion of the reports concerned intermediate and intensive care units or areas covered by a pain service (PS). Based on the description of the incident in the report, an involvement of the PS could be assumed for 42% of the cases. In terms of time, most of the events could be assigned to normal working hours (90%) and working days (84%; weekends 16%). The analyzed reports related to parenteral administration of analgesics (40%) and central (40%) or peripheral regional anesthesia procedures (23%) and 13% of the reports related to patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA; multiple answers possible). Most of the events were caused by technical errors, communication deficits and deviations from routine protocols. A relevant number of the cases were based on mix-ups in the administration route, the dosage, or the active agent. About one third of the sources of error were of an organizational nature, 59% of the cases posed a possible vital risk and in 16% of cases patients had vital complications. The risk grading by risk matrix resulted in an extremely high risk in 7%, a high risk in 62%, a moderate risk in 25% and a low risk in 6% of the cases. Comparing risk assessment of events with involvement of different analgesic methods, multiple medication, combination of analgesic methods or involvement of PS showed no significant differences. Likewise, no differences could be identified between the risk assessments of events at different superordinate cause levels. If more than one overriding cause of error had an impact, initially no higher risk profile was found. CONCLUSION Incidents in the context of acute pain management can pose high risks for patients. Incidents or near-incidents are mostly related to mistakes and lack of skills of the staff, often due to time pressure and workload as well as to inadequate organization.
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- J Erlenwein
- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075, Göttingen, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075, Göttingen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075, Göttingen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Operative Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Marienhospital, Gelsenkirchen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075, Göttingen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075, Göttingen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075, Göttingen, Deutschland
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Postoperative Pain Management in Pediatric Spinal Fusion Surgery for Idiopathic Scoliosis. Paediatr Drugs 2020; 22:575-601. [PMID: 33094437 DOI: 10.1007/s40272-020-00423-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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This article reviews and summarizes current evidence and knowledge gaps regarding postoperative analgesia after pediatric posterior spine fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, a common procedure that results in severe acute postoperative pain. Inadequate analgesia may delay recovery, cause patient dissatisfaction, and increase chronic pain risk. Despite significant adverse effects, opioids are the analgesic mainstay after scoliosis surgery. However, growing emphasis on opioid minimization and enhanced recovery has increased adoption of multimodal analgesia (MMA) regimens. While opioid adverse effects remain a concern, MMA protocols must also consider risks and benefits of adjunct medications. We discuss use of opioids via different administration routes and elaborate on the effect of MMA components on opioid/pain and recovery outcomes including upcoming regional analgesia. We also discuss risk for prolonged opioid use after surgery and chronic post-surgical pain risk in this population. Evidence supports use of neuraxial opioids at safe doses, low-dose ketorolac, and methadone for postoperative analgesia. There may be a role for low-dose ketamine in those who are opioid-tolerant or have chronic pain, but the evidence for preoperative gabapentinoids and intravenous lidocaine is currently insufficient. There is a need for further studies to evaluate pediatric-specific optimal MMA dosing regimens after scoliosis surgery. Questions remain regarding how best to prevent acute opioid tolerance, opioid-induced hyperalgesia, and chronic postsurgical pain. We anticipate that this timely update will enable clinicians to develop efficient pain regimens and provide impetus for future research to optimize recovery outcomes after spine fusion.
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Chang TK, Huang CW, Su WC, Tsai HL, Ma CJ, Yeh YS, Chen YC, Li CC, Cheng KI, Su MP, Wang JY. Extended-Release Dinalbuphine Sebacate Versus Intravenous Patient-Controlled Analgesia with Fentanyl for Postoperative Moderate-to-Severe Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Pain Ther 2020; 9:671-681. [PMID: 32990938 PMCID: PMC7648769 DOI: 10.1007/s40122-020-00197-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Post-operative pain control remains unsatisfactory in patients after laparotomy. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and quality of life with a single dose of extended-release dinalbuphine sebacate (ERDS) pre-operatively to intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) with fentanyl in patients undergoing laparotomy. METHODS This was a prospective, open-label, randomized controlled study. Of 110 randomized patients, 107 completed all assessments. The area under the curve (AUC) of visual analogue scale (VAS) from baseline to 48 h after surgery, VAS throughout 7 days after surgery, post-operative analgesics use, quality of life, satisfaction, and safety were evaluated. RESULTS The AUC of VAS from baseline to 48 h after surgery were 118.6 [97.5% confidence interval (CI) 95.6-141.6] in ERDS group and 176.13 (97.5% CI 150.8-201.4) in PCA group, which showed the non-inferiority because the upper limit of the 97.5% CIs of ERDS group was lower than the lower limit of PCA group (P < 0.001), but also had superiority in favor of ERDS group (P < 0.001). ERDS group reported a significant reduction in VAS pain intensity at 4, 24, 32, 72, 120, and 144 h after surgery, and better quality of life (P < 0.05). The safety profile was comparable between ERDS and PCA groups. CONCLUSIONS In patients undergoing laparotomy, a single dose of dinalbuphine sebacate was superior to intravenous PCA with fentanyl on lower pain intensity and better quality of life. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT03296488.
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- Tsung-Kun Chang
- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Division of General and Digestive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Division of Trauma and Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. .,Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. .,Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. .,Center for Cancer Research, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. .,Clinical Pharmacogenomics and Pharmacoproteomics, School of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Patient-Controlled Analgesia in High-Risk Populations: Implications for Safety. CURRENT ANESTHESIOLOGY REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s40140-020-00406-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Nardi-Hiebl S, Eberhart LHJ, Gehling M, Koch T, Schlesinger T, Kranke P. Quo Vadis PCA? A Review on Current Concepts, Economic Considerations, Patient-Related Aspects, and Future Development with respect to Patient-Controlled Analgesia. Anesthesiol Res Pract 2020; 2020:9201967. [PMID: 32099543 PMCID: PMC7040376 DOI: 10.1155/2020/9201967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Accepted: 12/30/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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This review assesses four interrelating aspects of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA), a long-standing and still widely used concept for postoperative pain management. Over the years, anaesthesiologists and patients have appreciated the benefits of PCA alike. The market has seen new technologies leveraging noninvasive routes of administration and, thus, further increasing patient and staff satisfaction as well as promoting safety aspects. Pharmaceutical research focuses on the reduction or avoidance of opioids, side effects, and adverse events although influence of these aspects appears to be minor. The importance of education is still eminent, and new educational formats are tested to train healthcare professionals and patients likewise. New PCA technology can support the implementation of efficient processes to reduce workload and human errors; however, these new products come with a cost, which is not necessarily reflected through beneficial budget impact or significant improvements in patient outcome. Although first steps have been taken to better recognize the importance of postoperative pain management through the introduction of value-based reimbursement, in most western countries, PCA is not specifically compensated. PCA is still an effective and valued technique for postoperative pain management. Although there is identifiable potential for future developments in various aspects, this potential has not materialized in new products.
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- S. Nardi-Hiebl
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University Hospital Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University Hospital Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University Hospital Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University Hospital Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, University Hospitals of Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, University Hospitals of Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany
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Ocay DD, Otis A, Teles AR, Ferland CE. Safety of Patient-Controlled Analgesia After Surgery in Children And Adolescents: Concerns And Potential Solutions. Front Pediatr 2018; 6:336. [PMID: 30460217 PMCID: PMC6232305 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2018.00336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2018] [Accepted: 10/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) is common practice for acute postoperative pain management. Postoperative PCA use decreases pain intensity and improves patient satisfaction when compared to non-PCA routes of medication administration. Although PCA has several advantages regarding efficacy and safety, adverse events remain a concern. Programming errors and protocols, patient monitoring, and PCA by proxy or with continuous infusion are recurring silent dangers of PCA use in children and adolescents. Innovative considerations need to be emphasized for future improvement of PCA devices for elective surgical patients. With technology within the healthcare setting advancing at a fast pace, smart pump technology is something to look forward to.
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- Don Daniel Ocay
- Department of Experimental Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Shriners Hospitals for Children-Canada, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Department of Anesthesia, Montreal Children's Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Shriners Hospitals for Children-Canada, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Integrated Program in Neuroscience, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Experimental Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Shriners Hospitals for Children-Canada, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Department of Anesthesia, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Department of Anesthesia, Montreal Children's Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Integrated Program in Neuroscience, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Child Health and Human Development, Research Institute-McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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