Cancer Pain ManagementJones and Bartlett Publishers, 1995 - 380 pages Cancer Pain Management, Second Edition will substantially advance pain education. The unique combination of authors -- an educator, a leading practitioner and administrator, and a research scientist -- provides comprehensive, authoritative coverage in addressing this important aspect of cancer care. The contributors, acknowledged experts in their areas, address a wide scope of issues. Educating health care providers to better assess and manage pain and improve patientsrsquo; and familiesrsquo; coping strategies are primary goals of this book. Developing research-based clinical guidelines and increasing funding for research is also covered. Ethical issues surrounding pain management and health policy implications are also explored. |
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Page 138
... Agents given epidurally or intrathecally Anesthetic Agents Believed. Drug Molecular Weight pH pka * Partition Coefficient ** Morphine 285 4.78 8.9 0.7 Hydromorphone 322 8.1 1.28 Bupivacaine 288 5.9 8.1 27.5 Fentanyl 336 5.73 8.4 717 ...
... Agents given epidurally or intrathecally Anesthetic Agents Believed. Drug Molecular Weight pH pka * Partition Coefficient ** Morphine 285 4.78 8.9 0.7 Hydromorphone 322 8.1 1.28 Bupivacaine 288 5.9 8.1 27.5 Fentanyl 336 5.73 8.4 717 ...
Page 139
... Agents given epidurally or intrathecally Anesthetic Agents Believed to alter the blood flow in the area of drug delivery and increase uptake of drug . " Thought to alter the emetic effects of intraspinal opioids ; associated with ...
... Agents given epidurally or intrathecally Anesthetic Agents Believed to alter the blood flow in the area of drug delivery and increase uptake of drug . " Thought to alter the emetic effects of intraspinal opioids ; associated with ...
Page 140
... agents are needed . Local Anesthetics Local anesthetic drugs are categorized as mem- brane - stabilizing agents . These drugs reversibly block conduction of nerve impulses at the level of the axonal membrane.35 Impulses travel along the ...
... agents are needed . Local Anesthetics Local anesthetic drugs are categorized as mem- brane - stabilizing agents . These drugs reversibly block conduction of nerve impulses at the level of the axonal membrane.35 Impulses travel along the ...
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