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NSW Health Patient Controlled Analgesia PCA Adult SMR130025 - 280812indd 2026

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The document provides detailed instructions for healthcare professionals on when to initiate a clinical review or rapid response call in the context of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) management. It outlines specific clinical review and rapid response criteria, emphasizes the importance of monitoring sedation scores and respiratory rates, and includes guidelines for administering naloxone in case of adverse reactions. Additionally, it highlights the need for standardized drug concentrations and proper documentation during PCA administration to ensure patient safety.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
Begin by entering the patient's MRN, family name, given name, and date of birth in the designated fields. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for patient identification.
Attach the ADR sticker if applicable and indicate any known allergies or adverse drug reactions by checking the appropriate boxes.
Fill in the clinical review criteria section, ensuring to document sedation scores and respiratory rates as per guidelines provided in the form.
Complete the PCA prescription details including primary drug, concentration, and background infusion settings. Make sure to sign and date where required.
Record observations hourly for the specified duration, noting pain scores and sedation levels. Use our platform's features to easily track these metrics.

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What are the most common PCA drugs?

The most commonly used pain medicines in PCA are opioids (morphine, meperidine and ) and auxiliary agents such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, soothing agents, anxiolytics and hypnotics.

What kind of pain does PCA treat?

Patient-controlled analgesia is used to treat acute, chronic, postoperative, and labor pain. A variety of medications can be used for patient-controlled analgesia, which is administered intravenously (IV), through an epidural or peripheral nerve catheter, or transdermally.

What is patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)?

Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) is a type of pain management that lets you decide when you will get a dose of pain medicine. In some cases, PCA may be a better choice to ease pain than calling the nurse to give you pain medicine.