Children's use of patient-controlled analgesia after spine surgery.
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.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000700:Analgesics / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012646:Self Administration; D013123:Spinal Fusion
D000700:Analgesics