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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effects , the level of distress they cause to the patient , and strategies to prevent and manage them are essential skills for the clinician involved in cancer pain management and palliative care . The mechanisms that underlie adverse ...
effects , the level of distress they cause to the patient , and strategies to prevent and manage them are essential skills for the clinician involved in cancer pain management and palliative care . The mechanisms that underlie adverse ...
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Most patients require from 20 to 50 mg every 6 hours to gain the desired effects . Haloperidol has not been found to have analgesic effects but is useful in the management of delirium and nausea . Common side effects of neuroleptic ...
Most patients require from 20 to 50 mg every 6 hours to gain the desired effects . Haloperidol has not been found to have analgesic effects but is useful in the management of delirium and nausea . Common side effects of neuroleptic ...
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Any NIM that elicits a relaxation response ( e.g. , relaxation , imagery ) may theoretically precipitate adverse physiologic ( hypotension , heart block ) or psychologic ( psychotic break ) effects.72 , 137 Although none of the ...
Any NIM that elicits a relaxation response ( e.g. , relaxation , imagery ) may theoretically precipitate adverse physiologic ( hypotension , heart block ) or psychologic ( psychotic break ) effects.72 , 137 Although none of the ...
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| Title | Cancer Pain Management Jones and Bartlett series in oncology Nursing Series |
| Authors | Deborah B. McGuire, Connie Henke Yarbro, Betty Ferrell |
| Editors | Deborah B. McGuire, Connie Henke Yarbro, Betty Ferrell |
| Edition | 2, illustrated |
| Publisher | Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 1995 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 1 Aug 2008 |
| ISBN | 0867207256, 9780867207255 |
| Length | 380 pages |
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