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Symptoms Control
Symptoms Control Symptom control aims at the primary goal of providing comfort and improving the quality of life for individuals facing serious illness and end-of-life stages. Symptom control and management play a crucial role in achieving this aim/goal. Palliative care focuses on addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients, with a particular…
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Pain Management
Pain Management in Palliative Care The WHO states that freedom from cancer pain and pain caused by other diseases like HIV/AIDS should be a Basic Human Right. Pain is managed after Assessment, therefore understand Assessment of Pain by clicking here. Principal of effective pain management The WHO set out some basic principles for pain management::…
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Assessment OF Pain
Assessment OF Pain Assessment Introduction. To effectively manage pain, it is important to begin with a thorough assessment. This includes conducting a comprehensive physical examination and considering other factors that may influence the pain, such as psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual aspects. We covered Pain already, incase you want to view Pain Introduction, Click Here.…
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Pain assessment
Pain assessment We cannot assess pain without understanding what pain is, right? Let us first explore pain! Pain Pain is an unpleasant experience that involves both physical sensations and emotions, often connected to actual or possible harm to body tissues. Pain is defined by the person experiencing it and exists as they perceive it. “Pain…
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Hemorrhage
Hemorrhage Hemorrhage, or profuse bleeding, can occur from major blood vessels and can be a frightening event for patients and their caregivers. However, hemorrhage is often predictable and requires proactive management, such as ensuring necessary medicines are available in the home care setting for emergencies. Causes of Hemorrhage. Catastrophic bleeding from tumor erosion: Hemorrhage can…
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Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia Hypercalcemia is a threatening metabolic disorder associated with cancer. It commonly occurs in patients with breast cancer, multiple myeloma, and head, neck, and renal tumors. This is when the serum level of calcium is >10.4 mg/dl(greater than 2.60 mmol/dL). Hypercalcemia associated with malignancy is referred to as Hypercalcemia of Malignancy (HCM) and is commonly…
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PALLIATIVE CARE EMERGENCIES
PALLIATIVE CARE EMERGENCIES Palliative care emergencies refer to any sudden change in a patient’s condition that necessitates immediate and urgent intervention. The timely and comprehensive assessment is crucial to achieve positive outcomes. Considerations for Managing Palliative Care Emergencies: The nature of the emergency: Understanding the specific emergency at hand is essential. The general condition of…
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ARTIFICIAL DISASTER PREVENTION
ARTIFICIAL DISASTER PREVENTION Transport-Related Accidents Enforcement of Road Traffic Regulations: Strictly enforce the Road Traffic Act 1998, as amended, to ensure compliance with traffic laws. This includes monitoring speed limits, seatbelt usage, and other safety regulations to prevent accidents. Education on Safe Road Usage: Conduct comprehensive awareness campaigns to educate drivers and passengers on safe…
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PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DISASTERS
Prevention and Control of Disasters Prevention and control of disasters is a crucial aspect of ensuring the safety and well-being of communities and minimizing the impact of unforeseen events. This requires collaborative efforts from various stakeholders, including the government, scientific research institutions, and individuals. Government’s Role: Governments play a fundamental role in disaster prevention and…
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stages of disaster management
Stages of disaster management Disaster Management encompasses a comprehensive range of activities, programs, and measures that can be undertaken before, during, and after a disaster. Its primary purpose is to prevent a disaster, minimize its impact, and facilitate recovery from the resulting losses. Disaster Management is an ongoing and integrated process that involves planning and…
