Cancer Pain ManagementDeborah B. McGuire, Connie Henke Yarbro Grune & Stratton, 1987 - 286 pages |
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... frequently associated with significant pain and are discussed in turn . The effect of tumor infiltration of the hollow viscus is also reviewed . Bone Metastasis Bone metastasis represents the most common cause of pain in patients with ...
... frequently associated with significant pain and are discussed in turn . The effect of tumor infiltration of the hollow viscus is also reviewed . Bone Metastasis Bone metastasis represents the most common cause of pain in patients with ...
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... frequently requires general anesthesia , but in those patients who cannot undergo major anesthesia , it is possible to perform a neurotomy with an electrical probe ( thermocoagulation ) or with a chemical such as phenol or alcohol.34 ...
... frequently requires general anesthesia , but in those patients who cannot undergo major anesthesia , it is possible to perform a neurotomy with an electrical probe ( thermocoagulation ) or with a chemical such as phenol or alcohol.34 ...
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... frequently.41 Since children interpret shots as being the worst aspect of hospitalization or surgery , narcotics should be given intravenously in the immediate postoperative period until oral medi- cations can be used . Many staff ...
... frequently.41 Since children interpret shots as being the worst aspect of hospitalization or surgery , narcotics should be given intravenously in the immediate postoperative period until oral medi- cations can be used . Many staff ...
Contents
Prevalence and Profile of Pain | 21 |
Painful Complications of Cancer Diagnosis | 47 |
Issues in Cancer Pain Management | 69 |
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