PCA Lockout Intervals

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Ann Jankiewicz
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PCA Lockout Intervals

We are re-evaluating our lockout intervals for our PCA's as part of an Opioid Safety group. We currently use 8 minutes for all. Can you tell me your lockout intervals for PCA:
Morphine
Hydromorphone
Fentanyl

Thank you,
Ann Jankiewicz, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP
Medication Safety Officer
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL

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