Palliative care Flashcards
1
Q
What is palliative care?
A
An approach that improves QOL of pateints and families facing life threatening illness
i.e. Physical, Psychosocial and spritual
2
Q
How are palliative medications given in patients who cannot tolerate them orally?
A
Continuous subcutaneous infusion via syringe driver.
3
Q
What is a syringe driver?
A
A pump containing a mix of up to 3 medications with a butterfly needle for subcutaneous administration
4
Q
Which medication is given for pain or SOB?
A
Morphine
5
Q
Which medication is given for distress?
A
Midazolam
6
Q
Which medication is given for Nausea/agitation?
A
Levomepromazine
7
Q
Which medication is given to reduce respiratory secretions?
A
Buscopan
8
Q
What is a just in case box?
A
Used for sc symptom control in peoples homes to prevent delays in symptom relief
