Palliative Care Flashcards
1
Q
Palliative Care definition
A
Aims to make one as comfortable as possible - managing pain and other symptoms
2
Q
Define End of Life Care
A
Treatment, care and support for people who are nearing the end of their life
3
Q
Reversible causes of deterioration
A
Dehydration Infection Opioid toxicity Steroid withdrawal AKI Delirium Hypercalcaemia Hypo/hyperglycaemia
4
Q
Pain management
A
Paracetamol
Diclofenac
NSAIDs
Morphine
5
Q
Management of nausea and vomiting
A
Long term anti-emetics
- haloperidol
