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Pain Management Within the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Experience in the ICU.

Authors :
Mularski, Richard A.
Puntillo, Kathleen
Varkey, Basil
Erstad, Brian L.
Crap, Mary Jo
Gilbert, Hugh C.
Li, Denise
Medina, Justine
Pasero, Chris
Sessler, Curtis N.
Source :
CHEST. May2009, Vol. 135 Issue 5, p1360-1369. 10p. 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article discusses the concept of pain management within the palliative and end-of-life experience in the intensive care unit (ICU). It states that high pain management requires skill in phamacologic, behavioral, social and communication strategies in the holistic palliative care approach. It evaluates the experience of patients at ICU, patient who with beneficial treatment of healthcare team. Moreover, it explores also the impact of comprehensive palliative care.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00123692
Volume :
135
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
CHEST
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
40076685
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.08-2328