PCA: Patient Controlled Analgesia and the Management of Pain Movie Review 19??

Outlines the safe, efficient use of the Patient Controlled Analgesia system, and components of the system, its benefits, and contraindications. Also discusses common drugs used in the system and explains their side effects and benefits. Explores the nurse's role, including patient education, pain assessment, handling of drug side effects, and contraindications. Includes outline of the AHCPR guidelines. Includes study guide. Approved for CE credit.

Distribution

AJN Video Library/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, American Journal of Nursing, 345 Hudson St., 16th Fl., New York, NY 10014, Phone: (212)886-1200, Toll-free: 800-256-4045, Fax: (212)886-1276, Email: info@nursingcenter.com, URL: http://www.nursingcenter.com, Remarks: For purchase & rentals contact: AJN Video Library, c/o West Glen, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.

Available on VHS
Running time 20 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Nursing, Patient Care, Pain, Medical Education

Producer

American Journal of Nursing