Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) therapy is a method of pain control that gives patients the power to control their pain.
In PCA (CADD-SOLIS), a computerized pump called the patient-controlled analgesia pump, which contains a syringe of pain medication as prescribed by a doctor, is connected directly to a patient's intravenous (IV) line/ epidural line.
Patients recovering from surgery and/or cancer & palliative care often are equipped with PCA pumps. The machines also can be used by people coping with other kinds of pain.
| Performing Unit | Asian Pain Management Center |
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| Contact Number of Unit | +632287717000 local 8224 |
| Operating Hours of Performing Unit | Monday - Saturday, 8 am - 5 pm |
| Scheduling Process | In-patient only |
| Does It Require Doctor's Order? | Yes; the pain medication and PCA settings is prescribed by the Pain Specialist. |
| Estimated Turnaround Time for Results | Real-time/ continuous pain management while the device is connected to the patient’s IV or epidural line. |
No Patient Preparation Needed