Patient controlled anesthesia (PCA pump, self administered pain pump)
Description
A medical treatment giving the patient control over the amount of pain medicine that is used. When pain relief is needed, the person can receive a preset dose of pain medicine by pressing a button on a computerized pump that is connected to an IV. A PCA pumped is often used with patients having acute pain or immediately after surgery.
Cost
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Common Complications
Overdose of medication causing depressed respiratory effort and rarely death.
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