PCA Associated Orders are included in each PCA order written. They include:
Timing and parameters for vital sign monitoring, and sedation and analgesia level monitoring.
Indications for discontinuation of PCA administration and a call to the House Officer.
Who to call for special problems with administration of PCA.
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When the order is reviewed by an RN or printed, all of the above are automatically listed.