Palliative medicine
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Palliative medicine · Jul 2024
ReviewA systematic review on the impact of financial insecurity on the physical and psychological well-being for people living with terminal illness.
People living with terminal illness are at higher risk of experiencing financial insecurity. The variance in definitions of financial insecurity, in addition to its impact on the well-being of this population has not yet been systematically analysed. ⋯ People living with terminal illness require support with their financial situation to ensure their well-being is not negatively impacted by financial insecurity.
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Palliative medicine · Jul 2024
Case ReportsBispectral Index monitoring of palliative sedation for home withdrawal of tracheostomy ventilation: A case report.
Tracheostomy ventilation in motor neurone disease is an uncommon life-sustaining treatment. Best practice is having a plan for ventilation withdrawal, but the literature to guide practice is limited. Case reports have documented standard doses of opioids and benzodiazepines used for sedation in such cases. ⋯ More research using an objective measure of sedation is required, as clinical assessment of sedation in this context is compromised.