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 104
... ( usually less than 10 minutes for morphine and 2-5 minutes for methadone ) . Repetitive paren- teral bolus injections are usually effective but may be associated with prominent “ bolus ” ef- fects ( toxicity at peak concentration or pain ...
... ( usually less than 10 minutes for morphine and 2-5 minutes for methadone ) . Repetitive paren- teral bolus injections are usually effective but may be associated with prominent “ bolus ” ef- fects ( toxicity at peak concentration or pain ...
Page 107
... usually the same as that administered on a continuous basis . An alternative short half - life drug is rec- ommended when using methadone or transdermal fentanyl . Oral rescue doses are usually offered as often as every 1 to 2 hours and ...
... usually the same as that administered on a continuous basis . An alternative short half - life drug is rec- ommended when using methadone or transdermal fentanyl . Oral rescue doses are usually offered as often as every 1 to 2 hours and ...
Page 139
... usually distributed segmentally at the level of the in- jection or on the nose and face.29 Itching is easily treated with oral diphenhydramine and tolerance usually develops after 24 to 48 hours . Respiratory depression is rare in ...
... usually distributed segmentally at the level of the in- jection or on the nose and face.29 Itching is easily treated with oral diphenhydramine and tolerance usually develops after 24 to 48 hours . Respiratory depression is rare in ...
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