Wholihan D
Bronx Veterans Affairs Medical Center, New York, USA.
Oncol Nurs Forum. 1997 Nov-Dec;24(10):1801-4.
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES: To develop a pamphlet for educating patients about patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
Journal articles and pump manufacturers' materials.
This pamphlet defines PCA and describes PCA pump operation, pain assessment, medication side effects, and safety considerations. A numerical pain-assessment tool also is included.
This pamphlet has been helpful in assisting patients to use PCA pumps effectively.
Nurses can use this tool to educate patients requiring PCA therapy for pain management.
目的/目标：编写一本宣传册，用于对患者进行患者自控镇痛（PCA）相关知识的教育。
期刊文章及输液泵制造商提供的资料。
本宣传册对PCA进行了定义，并描述了PCA泵的操作、疼痛评估、药物副作用及安全注意事项。还包括了一个数字疼痛评估工具。
本宣传册有助于协助患者有效使用PCA泵。
护士可使用此工具对需要PCA治疗以进行疼痛管理的患者进行教育。
