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🎮 What a PCA Pump Is

The pain relief button you control yourself — and why it's safe.

How a PCA pump works

  • A **Patient-Controlled Analgesia** (PCA) pump is a machine that delivers pain medication directly into your vein through an IV line.
  • You hold a hand-held button that you press whenever you feel pain.
  • The machine then releases a pre-set, safe dose of medicine specifically tailored for you by your doctor.
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