Press the button for instant relief

Article Abstract:

Patient controlled analgesia (PCA) is beneficial to the patient and saves the NHS money. The PCA unit is beside the bed with a syringe of pain-relieving drug attached to a vein in the patient's hand. The other hand holds a cable with a button on the end. When the button is pressed the unit bleeps. It signals when the syringe needs refilling by the nurse. PCAs are set to the required dose and will not operate more often than every five minutes. They provide a constant level of pain relief.

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Professor E.W. Carter

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Geographer Francis Carter was born in Wednesfield, England, in 1938. He studied Geography at Sheffield University, England, and then undertook postgraduate study at the London School of Economics. He was later Professor of Geography (Eastern Europe) at University College London.

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Professor H.R. Wilkinson

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Geographer Henry Wilkinson was born in Liverpool, England, in 1916. He studied Geography at Liverpool University, and in 1947 became Lecturer there. He moved to Hull University, England, in 1958.

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