Intravenous patient-controlled analgesia in critically ill postoperative/trauma patients: research-based practice recommendations.
PCA use is increasingly common in the Intensive Care Unit. The authors review current PCA research and make recommendations for the optimal use of PCA in the critically ill patient.
Hauer
M
M
Cram
E
E
Titler
M
M
Alpen
M
M
Harp
J
J
D016058:Analgesia, Patient-Controlled / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing*; D015400:Clinical Nursing Research; D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*