What is a PCA pump and how does it work?
What is the patient-controlled analgesia pump? The patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump is a computerized machine that gives you medicine for pain when you press a button. In most cases, PCA pumps supply opioid pain-controlling medicines such as morphine , fentanyl and hydromorphone .
How do I program my Alaris PCA pump?
Below are the steps to program your PCA pump as shown in our YouTube training video for the popular Alaris PCA Pump Module. Attach the module to the Alaris 8015 PCU via the IUI Connectors. Use the key to open the PCA module and load the desired syringe with the medication.
Why choose the CADD-legacy ® PCA pump?
The CADD-Legacy ® PCA pump is for pain management therapies… because performance runs in the family. Easy to read and understand display screen provides information for programming adjustments and troubleshooting. New display messages, such as
How do you hook up a CADD pump?
The two hooks fit into the left-hand side of the CADD pump and act as a hinge. The catch arcs up into the recess on the right hand side near the key lock. Place the pump upright on a firm flat surface. Press down so the cassette fits tightly against the pump.
Where can the PCA 3 system be used?
Like its predecessor, the PCA Plus II, the PCA 3 system can be used in a wide range of clinical settings, including but not limited to: The PCA 3 Infusion pump allows clinicians to administer or patients to self-administer, analgesia safely and effectively within clinician programmed limits.
What kind of pain medication can be given through a PCA pump?
Your healthcare provider must prescribe a PCA pump for you. The pain reliever given through the pump will most likely be an opioid such as morphine or hydromorphone. This is what you may expect if a PCA is prescribed for you: Your healthcare provider will decide on a starting dose of the pain medicine.
What is a PCA dose?
PCA or PCEA Dose: A dose of medication ordered by the provider, programmed into an infusion pump by the RN and activated by the patient when s/he pushes the PCA button.
