What's Inside the Blue Pain Relief Pump for Post-Surgery?
What is in the small backpack? The device you described sounds like a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump, which is commonly used in hospitals to manage postoperative pain. Patients can self-administer a predetermined dose of medication, typically through a button, when they ...
Dr. Liu Huiya Reply:
Dear Dou Dou Mei, "Patient-controlled analgesia" (PCA) is a microcomputer-controlled automatic pump that can deliver a significant amount of analgesics, primarily morphine. It resembles a small blue backpack and connects a specialized pump to an intravenous line. Patie...[Read More] What's Inside the Blue Pain Relief Pump for Post-Surgery?
Understanding Common Medications: Mechanisms, Uses, and Side Effects
Medication Inquiry 1. Estriol Mechanism of Action: Estriol is a naturally occurring estrogen that primarily acts by binding to estrogen receptors in various tissues, leading to the regulation of gene expression and promoting the development and maintenance of female reproductive ...
Dr. Hou Fangmin Reply:
1. Estriol: Mechanism of Action: It has a highly selective effect on the uterine cavity and cervix, enhancing the function of cervical cells and increasing weight. Although there is dilation of capillaries in the cervical canal and enlargement of cervical glands, it has no effect...[Read More] Understanding Common Medications: Mechanisms, Uses, and Side Effects
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