Background

Pain management through patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) allows patients to self-administer predetermined doses of analgesic medication, typically through a computerized pump, eliminating the need for administration by a nurse or healthcare practitioner. This facilitates delivery of analgesia at shorter intervals and in smaller doses and reduces burden on nursing staff.

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