| [Usefulness of the subcutaneous route in the care of patients with advanced dementia]. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19765863 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In advanced dementia, the therapeutic goals should be patient comfort, adequate symptom control, and the prevention of suffering due to futile, intrusive or disproportionate procedures. To attain these goals, the subcutaneous route is a useful tool, since it allows fluid administration and the delivery of many drugs. Because it is well tolerated and easy to apply, this route can be safely used in non-hospital settings, allowing patients to stay in their environment and avoiding the risks resulting from hospitalization. Although subcutaneous administration is outside the approved label of many drugs, clinical experience and the medical literature have produced sound evidence that has been incorporated into a number of practice guidelines in palliative care. The recent regulations simplify the implementation of these standards of clinical practice. |
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Authors:
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Rafael Hernández Palacios |
Publication Detail:
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Type: English Abstract; Journal Article; Review Date: 2009-09-18 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Revista española de geriatría y gerontología Volume: 44 Suppl 2 ISSN: 0211-139X ISO Abbreviation: Rev Esp Geriatr Gerontol Publication Date: 2009 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-02-22 Completed Date: 2011-01-06 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8009022 Medline TA: Rev Esp Geriatr Gerontol Country: Spain |
Other Details:
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Languages: spa Pagination: 37-42 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright © 2009 SEGG. Published by Elsevier Espana. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Unidad de Medicina Interna, Hospital Psiquiátrico de Alava, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. RAFAEL.HERNÁNDEZPALACIOS@osakidetza.net |
Vernacular Title:
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Utilidad de la vía subcutánea en la estrategia de atención al paciente con demencia en fase avanzada. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Dementia / drug therapy* Disease Progression Humans Injections, Subcutaneous Severity of Illness Index |
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