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.
Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, South Australia.
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Mackey
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Ilsley
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Owen
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Plummer
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