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Long-term patient-controlled analgesia in children
1Department of Anaesthesia, Adelaide Children's Hospital, South Australia.
Anaesthesia
|November 1, 1990
Insights
Long-term patient-controlled analgesia effectively managed pain in children during challenging situations. This method showed no signs of tolerance or dependence, suggesting it warrants further investigation for extended use.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Anesthesiology
- Pain Management
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Effective pain management is crucial for pediatric patients, especially during prolonged treatment.
- Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) is a common method for acute pain, but its long-term efficacy in children is less understood.
Abstract:
Three children who received patient-controlled analgesia for periods of up to 41 days are described. In each case patient-controlled analgesia allowed pain control to be achieved in difficult situations. No patient developed tolerance or clinical signs of dependence. This use of long-term patient-controlled analgesia warrants further evaluation.