Laboratory evaluation of the Go Medical PCI: a disposable patient-controlled analgesia device.
A low-cost, disposable patient-controlled analgesia device was tested using a computer-controlled, automated testing station designed to simulate clinical use. Five devices were tested and delivered a mean bolus dose size of 95% of nominal, although one device achieved only 85% of nominal. Delivery was lowest immediately following an eight-hour interval during which no demands were made. Further development and evaluation of this interesting device is warranted.
Mackey
N A
NA
Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, South Australia.
Ilsley
A H
AH
Owen
H
H
Plummer
J L
JL
D016058:Analgesia, Patient-Controlled / Q000295:instrumentation*; D000700:Analgesics / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004209:Disposable Equipment; D004867:Equipment Design; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007260:Infusion Pumps; D008422:Materials Testing; D013594:Syringes; D013997:Time Factors
D000700:Analgesics