Palliative Care Flashcards
1
Q
What ENT patients can require palliative care?
A
Head and Neck cancer pts
cancer patients with neck metastases
2
Q
What is meant by “adjuvants” on the WHO analgesic ladder?
A
Anticonvulsants - gabapentin, pregabalin
Antidepressants -amitriptyline
3
Q
What are the various routes for analgesia?
A
Oral Via feeding tubes Subcutaneous – syringe drivers IV – eg Patient Controlled Analgesia Transdermal Topical
