Nurse, Physical Therapist and Patient Ease-Of-Care: A Meta-Analysis Comparing Fentanyl Iontophoretic Transdermal System (ITS) Versus Intravenous Patient-Controlled Analgesia (IV PCA) in Postoperative Pain Management

Abstract

Intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (IV PCA) has been shown to provide effective pain relief; however, it is an invasive technique that may interfere with mobility. A new self-contained, needle-free PCA approach for the management of moderate-to-severe acute postoperative pain is fentanyl iontophoretic transdermal system (ITS) which administers fentanyl transdermally via iontophoresis.