Which drug is usually the best choice for patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)for a child in the immediate postoperative period?

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The most commonly prescribed medications for PCA are morphine,hydromorphone,and fentanyl.Parenteral use of codeine is not recommended.Methadone in parenteral form is not used in a PCA but is given orally or intravenously for pain in the infant.Meperidine is not used for continuous and extended pain relief.

Which Drug Is Usually the Best Choice for Patient-Controlled Analgesia