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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... increase the bioavail- ability and half - life of morphine . Plasma mor- phine levels may therefore rise when these drugs are coadministered.52 In contrast , the metabolism of meperidine is increased by phe- nobarbital and phenytoin ...
... increase the bioavail- ability and half - life of morphine . Plasma mor- phine levels may therefore rise when these drugs are coadministered.52 In contrast , the metabolism of meperidine is increased by phe- nobarbital and phenytoin ...
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... increasing segmental con- tractions and decreasing propulsive peristalsis and may dessicate the intraluminal contents ... increase flatulence , distension , bloating , and abdominal pain in patients with intra - abdominal disease . ( d ) ...
... increasing segmental con- tractions and decreasing propulsive peristalsis and may dessicate the intraluminal contents ... increase flatulence , distension , bloating , and abdominal pain in patients with intra - abdominal disease . ( d ) ...
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... increased or given more fre- quently . Infusions can be increased in concen- tration or by elevating the infusion rate ... increase epidural morphine dose 20 % ( i.e. , from 12 to 14.5 mg ) . In the home setting , a standing order to ...
... increased or given more fre- quently . Infusions can be increased in concen- tration or by elevating the infusion rate ... increase epidural morphine dose 20 % ( i.e. , from 12 to 14.5 mg ) . In the home setting , a standing order to ...
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