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. 2021 Sep;35(3):163-166.
doi: 10.1080/15360288.2021.1920546. Epub 2021 Jun 9.

Subcutaneous patient-controlled analgesia in palliative care

Jayamangala Sampath Kondasinghe  1 , Penelope Helen Rose Tuffin  1 , Fiona Joy Findlay  1
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Subcutaneous patient-controlled analgesia in palliative care

Jayamangala Sampath Kondasinghe et al. J Pain Palliat Care Pharmacother. 2021 Sep.

Abstract

Subcutaneous patient-controlled analgesia (SCPCA) is an underutilized method of pain management in palliative care patients. In a select group of patients, including patients in whom enteral analgesia is ineffective or undeliverable, and in patients with limited access to healthcare due to geographical or other logistic issues, SCPCA can provide an effective and safe alternative.

Keywords: Patient-controlled analgesia; community palliative care; opioid; subcutaneous.

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