PCEA

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Specializes in Longterm/Rehab and Hematology/Oncology.

Does anyone have any info regarding patient controlled epidural analgesia? Med/surg book gives no real details. Just started on med/surg floor with post op patients on pcea. How do I assess? Why do they get urinary retention? Any help would be great!

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

Why don't you ask your coworkers for guidance? Besides asking the patient about their pain I have seen ice cubes used to assess for sensation.

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