The PCIP provided safe and adequate analgesia following inguinal hernia repair. It provided effective analgesia especially when patients were mobilizing. This has implications for earlier discharge from hospital and associated cost-savings.

A siphoning effect may occur when a syringe is attached to extension tubing and a fluid column greater than 20 cm is created. With one brand of syringe pump, if the syringe is incorrectly mounted in the pump, there can be rapid emptying of syringe contents.

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