The use of access devices in cancer pain control.
OBJECTIVE
To provide an overview of access devices and infusion pumps available for pain management.


CONCLUSIONS
Pain still remains a significant problem in patients with cancer. Access devices and infusion pumps have expanded pain management options for patients unable to use simple routes for medication administration. When access devices are selected and used appropriately, pain relief can be accomplished safely.


CONCLUSIONS
Nursing assessment is essential to develop an effective pain management regimen. Because patients are the best source of information about their pain, the nurse is in an excellent position to determine if the placement and use of an access device could be useful in controlling a patient's pain.
D000700:Analgesics / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000600:supply & distribution; D003663:Decision Trees; D006801:Humans; D007260:Infusion Pumps; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D010353:Patient Education as Topic
D000700:Analgesics