Patient-controlled analgesia ( PCA) is a commonly used technique for postoperative analgesia. The following statement(s) is/are true for the use of PCA.
A. Satisfactory pain relief is provided by the administration of higher narcotic doses
B. The technique is not applicable in the semiconscious or uncooperative patient
C. PCA is as safe as conventional intramuscular administration of pain medication
D. Excessive administration of narcotic medication can be limited by a lockout duration which controls administration of the narcotic
Answer:B
Patient-controlled analgesia ( PCA) is a commonly used technique for postoperative analgesia. The following statement(s) is/are true for the use of PCA.
A. Satisfactory pain relief is provided by the administration of higher narcotic doses B. The technique is not applicable in the semiconscious or uncooperative patient C. PCA is as safe as conventional intramuscular administration of pain medication D. Excessive administration of narcotic medication can be limited by a lockout duration which controls administration of the narcotic