Patient-controlled Analgesia after Major Shoulder Surgery

1997262 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Alain Borgeat · Office of the Chief Scientist

Nicola Biasca · Universidad Autónoma de Occidente

Christian Gerber · Herman Miller (United States)

Abstract

The use of the PCIA technique was uncomplicated and provided better pain relief than PCA during the first 18 h after operation. The incidence of side effects such as vomiting and pruritus was significantly decreased with the use of PCIA, and patient satisfaction was superior in the PCIA group.

Topics & Keywords

Anesthesia and Pain Management Nausea and vomiting management Shoulder Injury and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Anesthesiology

Volume 87, Issue 6, pp. 1343-1347

DOI: 10.1097/00000542-199712000-00013

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