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- D Wholihan.
- Bronx Veterans Affairs Medical Center, New York, USA.
- Oncol Nurs Forum. 1997 Nov 1; 24 (10): 1801-4.
Purpose/ObjectivesTo develop a pamphlet for educating patients about patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).Data SourcesJournal articles and pump manufacturers' materials.Data SynthesisThis pamphlet defines PCA and describes PCA pump operation, pain assessment, medication side effects, and safety considerations. A numerical pain-assessment tool also is included.ConclusionsThis pamphlet has been helpful in assisting patients to use PCA pumps effectively.Implications For Nursing PracticeNurses can use this tool to educate patients requiring PCA therapy for pain management.
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