Nov29 M3-Palliative Care Flashcards
1
Q
6 S’s of the care model in cardiac palliative care
A
self-image, self-determination, social relationship, symptom control, synthesis, surrender
2
Q
signs of end stage heart disease
A
NYHA class III-IV or stage D HF EF less 20% 6 minutes walk distance is 300m or less repeated hospitalizations systolic BP chronically below 100 cardio renal syndrome
3
Q
pharma changes in end of life care
A
discontinue medication that doesn’t help symptoms.
4
Q
new meds to consider in palliative care
A
dilaudid or morphine anti emetics stool softeners benzodiazepines, antidepressants antipsychotics
