Continuing Medical Education: Pain Management CME: Parent/Nurse-Controlled Analgesia (PNCA) as a Standard of Care: How to Make it Safe: Dannemiller: June 2009-June 30, 2010
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Published on 06/11/2009
Parent/Nurse-Controlled Analgesia (PNCA) as a Standard of Care: How to Make it Safe
Dannemiller
CME Sponsor:
Dannemiller
Course Instructors:
Michelle L. Czarnecki, MSN, RN-BC, APNP, Advanced Practice Nurse
Jane B. Pettit Pain & Palliative Care Center
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Steven J. Weisman, M.D., FAAP
Jane B. Pettit Chair in Pain Management
Jane B. Pettit Pain and Palliative Care Center
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Course Fees:
The material is free for review; however, if credit is desired, participants must complete the post-test and are assessed a $5 certificate processing fee
Many hospitalized children continue to report unacceptable levels of pain during their hospital stay (Ellis, et al., 2002). Even more vulnerable than children who can advocate for themselves are those who are unable to do so due to age or cognitive disabilities; these populations are at even higher risk for poor pain assessment and management (APS, 2003). Parent/Nurse-Controlled Analgesia (PNCA) is a treatment modality that allows parents and/or nurses to administer a small amount of intravenous (IV) opioid by pushing a button. PNCA has been available for decades, yet many organizations are reluctant to implement it as a standard of care. This article will provide evidence supporting the use of PNCA, as well as the evidence-based practice guidelines necessary to safely utilize PNCA as a means of providing effective pain management to these vulnerable patient populations.
Learning Objectives:
Parent/Nurse-Controlled Analgesia (PNCA) as a Standard of Care: How to Make it Safe
Dannemiller
June 2009 - June 30, 2010
This educational activity is intended for physicians, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, and nurses working with hospitalized children in pain.Parent/Nurse-Controlled Analgesia (PNCA) as a Standard of Care: How to Make it Safe
CME Sponsor:
Dannemiller
Course Instructors:
Michelle L. Czarnecki, MSN, RN-BC, APNP, Advanced Practice Nurse
Jane B. Pettit Pain & Palliative Care Center
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Steven J. Weisman, M.D., FAAP
Jane B. Pettit Chair in Pain Management
Jane B. Pettit Pain and Palliative Care Center
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Number of Credits:
Physicians: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).™
RNs: 1.2 Contact hours
Nurse Practitioners: This program is pending CE approval with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Course Fees:
The material is free for review; however, if credit is desired, participants must complete the post-test and are assessed a $5 certificate processing fee
Detailed Description:
Many hospitalized children continue to report unacceptable levels of pain during their hospital stay (Ellis, et al., 2002). Even more vulnerable than children who can advocate for themselves are those who are unable to do so due to age or cognitive disabilities; these populations are at even higher risk for poor pain assessment and management (APS, 2003). Parent/Nurse-Controlled Analgesia (PNCA) is a treatment modality that allows parents and/or nurses to administer a small amount of intravenous (IV) opioid by pushing a button. PNCA has been available for decades, yet many organizations are reluctant to implement it as a standard of care. This article will provide evidence supporting the use of PNCA, as well as the evidence-based practice guidelines necessary to safely utilize PNCA as a means of providing effective pain management to these vulnerable patient populations.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss current issues concerning pediatric pain management.
- Identify the advantages of Patient-controlled Analgesia (PCA) and how they apply to Parent/Nurse-Controlled Analgesia (PNCA).
- Identify at least two controversies associated with PNCA.
- Discuss the evidence supporting PNCA.
- Identify at least three evidence-based interventions to keep PNCA safe.