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Controlling Pain
At first, you may be given pain medications by IV or injection. Expect to feel some pain, even with the medications. This is normal. But if the medication does not reduce your pain, be sure to tell the nurse.
PCA Puts You in Control
With PCA (patient-controlled analgesia), pain medication is sent through an IV line at the push of a button. To provide a steady level of pain relief, only you should push the button. For your safety, the pumps have special features to limit the amount of medication you receive.