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We report the use of breath-activated Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) for the provision of analgesia in a quadriplegic patient with traumatic neck injury. This provided good pain relief, decreased opioid complications, improved perceptions of self-control, smoothed recovery and enhanced patient, family as well as staff satisfaction. The setup and principles of its use in a patient with high anxiety and unable to use conventionally activated PCA are illustrated.
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Jastrzab, G., Khor, K. Use of breath-activated Patient Controlled Analgesia for acute pain management in a patient with quadriplegia. Spinal Cord 37, 221–223 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.sc.3100790
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