title: Electronic and disposable patient-controlled analgesia systems. A comparison of the Graseby and Baxter systems after major gynaecological surgery.
abstract: We have compared the performance of the Baxter disposable with the Graseby electronic patient-controlled analgesia system in 30 patients following major gynaecological surgery. Patients were allocated randomly to receive analgesia via the Baxter or Graseby device for postoperative pain relief. There were no significant differences between the two groups with regard to postoperative pain relief or sedation as measured by visual analogue scale. Requirements for antiemetic drugs and patient acceptability were similar. Mean (SEM) morphine demanded over 30 h was 35.7 (6.6) in the Graseby group and 35.1 (8.5) in the Baxter group.
authors.affiliation: University Department of Anaesthesia, Leicester Royal Infirmary.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Robinson
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Rowbotham
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mushambi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016058:Analgesia, Patient-Controlled / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004209:Disposable Equipment; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D005836:Genitalia, Female / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009020:Morphine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D009020:Morphine