Abstract |
The purpose of this study was to determine if patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) is an effective method of postoperative pain relief for children. Fifteen general surgery patients, aged 11 to 18 years, were treated for pain with PCA. Self-report of pain intensity by the child, parent, and nursing staff and a posttreatment questionnaire were analyzed. The average amount of medication administered by PCA was compared with the amount given to similar group of children treated by traditional administration; overall, the PCA group received less morphine than the traditional group. This study indicates that PCA is a valuable addition to pain management for the pediatric patient.
|
Authors | C J Webb, D A Stergios, B M Rodgers |
Journal | Journal of pediatric nursing
(J Pediatr Nurs)
Vol. 4
Issue 3
Pg. 162-71
(Jun 1989)
ISSN: 0882-5963 [Print] United States |
PMID | 2724057
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
|
Chemical References |
|
Topics |
- Adolescent
- Analgesia
(methods)
- Child
- Decision Making
- Female
- Humans
- Infusion Pumps
- Male
- Morphine
(administration & dosage)
- Nursing Assessment
- Pain, Postoperative
(drug therapy)
- Self Administration
- Surveys and Questionnaires
|