Pediatric nursing
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Vaso-occlusive crisis is the most common complication of sickle cell disease. Ongoing education, appropriate assessment, and adequate analgesia will provide effective relief for the child in pain.
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Using a convenience sample of children ranging in age from 10 to 19 years, a retrospective chart audit was conducted on those who received patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) following surgery. PCA was found to be safe, effective, and appropriate for most subjects.