Provides the practical background to the use of PCEA, which hospital protocols tend to lack. This is a book about epidural analgesia infusion regimes, the nursing care and medical management of patients. With an emphasis on safety and the individual patient, it enables nurses and medical staff to carry out the technique with confidence.

A practical, 'hands-on' book about epidural analgesia infusion regimes, the nursing care and medical management of patients. It provides the practical and theoretical background to the use of PCEA which hospital protocols tend to lack. With an emphasis on safety and the individual patient, it will enable all nurses and medical staff to carry out the technique with confidence.