Palliative care and terminal care of children

Journal/Book: Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin. 1997; 6: Independence Square West, Curtis Center, Ste 300, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3399. W B Saunders Co. 889.

Abstract: Models of providing care at the end of Life and the most appropriate time for involving palliative care services are reviewed. The principles of management of pain and other symptoms are highlighted, including the issues related to providing sedation at the end of life. Pharmacologic guidelines are included for various aspects of pain and symptom management, as well as those specific to terminal sedation in children. A brief overview is included on anticipatory grief, bereavement follow-up, and staff support.

Note: Article Frager G, Iwk Grace Hlth Ctr, Dept Pediat, 5850 Univ Ave, Halifax, NS B3J 3G9, CANADA

Keyword(s): CANCER-PATIENTS; PAIN; MEPERIDINE; MANAGEMENT; SEDATION; SYMPTOMS; INFUSION; MORPHINE

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