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 109
... side effects is a desirable outcome that allows effective dose titration to proceed . Large surveys in cancer patients suggest that analgesic tolerance is seldom the domi- nant factor in the need for opioid dose escala ... Adverse Effects,
... side effects is a desirable outcome that allows effective dose titration to proceed . Large surveys in cancer patients suggest that analgesic tolerance is seldom the domi- nant factor in the need for opioid dose escala ... Adverse Effects,
Page 120
... effects but is useful in the manage- ment of delirium and nausea . Common side effects of neuroleptic drugs include sedation , orthostatic dizziness , and an- ticholinergic effects . Extrapyramidal effects , including akithisia ...
... effects but is useful in the manage- ment of delirium and nausea . Common side effects of neuroleptic drugs include sedation , orthostatic dizziness , and an- ticholinergic effects . Extrapyramidal effects , including akithisia ...
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... side effects of associated symptoms . 2. Moderate pain a . Continue nonopioid medications as per " mild pain . " b . Begin codeine 0.5-1mg / kg orally every 4 hours c . If oral route is not accessible , may use reduced doses of " strong ...
... side effects of associated symptoms . 2. Moderate pain a . Continue nonopioid medications as per " mild pain . " b . Begin codeine 0.5-1mg / kg orally every 4 hours c . If oral route is not accessible , may use reduced doses of " strong ...
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