Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift für alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen
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Comparative Study
[Long-term experiences with mechanical patient-controlled analgesia pumps for therapy of postoperative pain in general surgery].
The efficiency and safety of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) in the treatment of postoperative pain is well documented. An alternative to electrical systems is the disposable pump, which is cost effective. The aim of this study was to prove the efficiency and safety of PCA disposable pumps. ⋯ Further side-effects were observed during treatment. Our study led us concluded that PCA therapy with mechanical, disposable pumps is a safe and efficient treatment for postoperative pain. Such a concept can be introduced without an "Acute Pain Service" if the staff are well trained.