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[Palliative therapy in neurology]

Authors :
R, Voltz
G D, Borasio
Source :
Der Nervenarzt. 65(4)
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

Palliative therapy aims at increasing the quality of life in patients with a terminal illness. This article provides an overview of the available therapeutic options for the most important symptoms occurring in late-stage neurological disease, including restlessness, drowsiness, death-rattle, shortness of breath, pain, seizures, raised intracranial pressure, thirst and hunger.

Details

Language :
German
ISSN :
00282804
Volume :
65
Issue :
4
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Der Nervenarzt
Accession number :
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