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Bleeding Management in Hospice Care Settings #341.

Authors :
Liao, Pamela
Johnstone, Candice
Rich, Shayna E.
Source :
Journal of Palliative Medicine. Dec2017, Vol. 20 Issue 12, p1405-1406. 2p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article discusses bleeding management in terminally ill patients in the hospice care settings. Also cited are the general considerations of bleeding as a common symptom in palliative care, the initial steps in managing bleeding like the use of appropriate gauze or dressing, as well as the systemic treatments like platelet, fresh frozen plasma, and clotting factor concentrate transfusions, and the prescription of vitamin K supplements.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10966218
Volume :
20
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Palliative Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
126461474
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2017.0523