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Monitoring

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It is essential to monitor patient-controlled analgesia as it is quite possible to mistake an unconscious patient due to respiratory depression with a pain-free individual catching up on sleep. Oversee on a regular basis:

  • pulse
  • blood pressure
  • respiratory rate
  • pain assessments
  • analgesic usage
  • oxygen saturation

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