Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA): Intravenous Administration (IV-PCA) versus Oral Administration (Oral-PCA) by Using a Novel Device (PCoA ® Acute) for Hospitalized Patients with Acute Postoperative Pain-A Comparative Retrospective Study

CONCLUSIONS: Oral-PCA by using PCoA® Acute provides pain control and usability which is noninferior to the IV-PCA, as well as superior to pain reduction in rest and movement. These results, along with the noninvasiveness, medication flexibility, and reduced cost, suggest the potential of Oral-PCA, by using PCoA Acute, to replace IV-PCA for postoperative analgesia.PMID:34055117 | PMC:PMC8112920 | DOI:10.1155/2021/2542010
Source: Pain Research and Management - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Source Type: research