title: Patient-controlled analgesia devices.
abstract: PCA is associated with a reduced length of hospital stay and savings in nursing time and resources. Pre-operative patient education is required for the successful use of PCA. Regular patient and equipment monitoring is vital to ensure effective pain relief.
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authors.lastname: Cowan
mesh_terms: D016058:Analgesia, Patient-Controlled / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic