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 144
... epidural or intrathecal space Note : Devices for intraspinal drug delivery should be chosen based on a patient's pain history , analgesic needs , projected lifespan , and economic factors . PCEA = patient - controlled epidural analgesia ...
... epidural or intrathecal space Note : Devices for intraspinal drug delivery should be chosen based on a patient's pain history , analgesic needs , projected lifespan , and economic factors . PCEA = patient - controlled epidural analgesia ...
Page 145
... epidural segment of the catheter is placed through a special needle . Intraoperative fluoroscopy is used to verify position and placement of the catheter . The exteriorized part of the catheter is then tun- neled subcutaneously and ...
... epidural segment of the catheter is placed through a special needle . Intraoperative fluoroscopy is used to verify position and placement of the catheter . The exteriorized part of the catheter is then tun- neled subcutaneously and ...
Page 149
... epidural MSO4 Screening Method Bolus epidural injections of MSO4 0.06 -0.08 mg / kg Bolus intrathecal MSO4 injections of 1-4 mg ( based on 1 / 10th of the previous oral opioid dose ) Continuous epidural MSO4 infusion for 2-4 days Bolus ...
... epidural MSO4 Screening Method Bolus epidural injections of MSO4 0.06 -0.08 mg / kg Bolus intrathecal MSO4 injections of 1-4 mg ( based on 1 / 10th of the previous oral opioid dose ) Continuous epidural MSO4 infusion for 2-4 days Bolus ...
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