Difference between revisions of "Palliative Medicine"
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*Communication tools | *Communication tools | ||
*Interesting studies involving palliative medicine in oncology patients | *Interesting studies involving palliative medicine in oncology patients |
Revision as of 17:48, 7 July 2019
These are some topics that you may find helpful relating to palliative medicine.
- Top 10 facts about advanced directives
- Top 10 facts oncologists should know about palliative medicine
- Pain Assessment
- Basics of pain management
- Opioid conversion table
- Communication tools
- Interesting studies involving palliative medicine in oncology patients
Opioid | IV/SubQ/IM (mg) | PO/Rectal (mg) | Duration of effect |
---|---|---|---|
Morphine | 10 | 30 | 4 hours |
Hydrocodone | 30 | 4 hours | |
Oxycodone | 20 | 4 hours | |
Hydromorphone | 1.5 | 7.5 | 4 hours |