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Palliative Module 3: Palliative Care in the Emergency Department
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Palliative Module 3: Palliative Care in the Emergency Department
Demographic Information
Module Objectives
The Importance of Palliative Care
Case Introduction
Patient History
Patient History continued
First Line of Action
Treatment of Dyspnea: Oxygen
Patient Examination
Etiologies for Dyspnea in Advanced Cancer Question
Etiologies for Dyspnea in Advanced Cancer - Answer
Bedside Tests & Results
Treatment Options for Dyspnea Question 2
Treatment Options for Dyspnea - Answer
Opioid Treatment
Opioids and Respiratory Distress
Second Line Therapy for Treatment of Dyspnea
Non-Pharmacologic Treatment of Dyspnea
Family Distress
Handling Challenging Family Situations
Treatment for Oral Secretions
Supporting the Family
Patient Disposition
End of Module Exercise