The Go Medical patient controlled epidural analgesia device is the world's first disposable PCEA designed for superior post-operative pain relief with excellent mobility.

The device is designed to deliver 4mL with a 15 minute filling time which allows the patient to deliver a dose between 0-16mL per hour. This provides excellent safety and mobility. Staff usually comment that it is much easier to use than elecronic pumps. The PCEA is ideal for labour wards, post-operative gynaecological and orthopaedic patients. The device may be worn around the neck which provides excellent mobility. It is non-electronic and eliminates the need for pump programming. Human error is reduced and staff training is made easier. The affordability of this PCEA makes the technique available to more patients.

Patient Controlled Injector Features:

• 60 ml reservoir (permanently bonded).
• 4 ml bolus (fixed).
• 15 min filling time (nominal)
• Easy to refill via refill port.
• Lightweight, portable and easy to carry.
• Low cost, easy to setup and easy to use.
• Disposable.
• On demand only.
• Integral flow regulator.
• Suitable for use in shower.

The device is easily refilled via the refill port and the syringe does not need to be changed as the system has two filters one in the IV line and one at the top of the reservoir syringe. The line filter is a 0.2 micron air and bacteria filter. The unit is a disposable single patient use only device that can be refilled.

Catalogue Number:

• PCI EPRE15: 4mL Bolus with 15 min refill time.

References:

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3. Cohen S, Amar D, Pantuck CB, et al. Postcaesarean Delivery Epidural Controlled Analgesia. Anaesthesiology 1993; 78: 486-491.
4. Paech MJ, Moore JS, Evans SF. Meperidine For Patient Controlled Analgesia After Caesarean Section. Intravenous Versus Epidural Administration. Anaesthesiology 1994; 80 1268-1276.
5. Prithvi Raj P, Knarr DC, Vigdorth E, Denson DD, Pither CE, Hartwick CT, Edstrom HH. Comparison of Continuous Epidural Infusion of A Local Anaesthetic amd Administration of Systemic Narcotics In The Management of Pain After Total Knee Replacement Surgery: Anaesthesia and Analgesi 1987; 66: 401-406.