| [Sedation in palliative medicine: Guidelines for the use of sedation in palliative care : European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC)]. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20661593 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC) considers sedation to be an important and necessary therapy option in the care of selected palliative care patients with otherwise refractory distress. Prudent application of this approach requires due caution and good clinical practice. Inattention to potential risks and problematic practices can lead to harmful and unethical practice which may undermine the credibility and reputation of the responsible clinicians and institutions as well as the discipline of palliative medicine more generally. Procedural guidelines are helpful to educate medical providers, set standards for best practice, promote optimal care and convey the important message to staff, patients and families that palliative sedation is an accepted, ethical practice when used in appropriate situations. EAPC aims to facilitate the development of such guidelines by presenting a 10-point framework that is based on the pre-existing guidelines and literature and extensive peer review. |
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Authors:
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B Alt-Epping; T Sitte; F Nauck; L Radbruch |
Publication Detail:
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Type: English Abstract; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Schmerz (Berlin, Germany) Volume: 24 ISSN: 1432-2129 ISO Abbreviation: Schmerz Publication Date: 2010 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-02 Completed Date: 2011-02-02 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8906258 Medline TA: Schmerz Country: Germany |
Other Details:
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Languages: ger Pagination: 342-54 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Abteilung Palliativmedizin, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075, Göttingen, Deutschland. bernd.alt-epping@med.uni-goettingen.de |
Vernacular Title:
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Sedierung in der Palliativmedizin*: Leitlinie für den Einsatz sedierender Massnahmen in der Palliativversorgung : European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC). |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Antipsychotic Agents
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adverse effects,
therapeutic use Conscious Sedation / adverse effects, methods*, standards Europe Flunitrazepam / adverse effects, therapeutic use Health Services Misuse Humans Lorazepam / adverse effects, therapeutic use Palliative Care / methods*, standards Practice Guidelines as Topic Risk Assessment Societies, Medical |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Antipsychotic Agents; 1622-62-4/Flunitrazepam; 846-49-1/Lorazepam |
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