12.06.2018
Palliative Pearls
11.12.2018
Management of Terminal Secretions in the Pediatric Patient
PATIENT CASE KC is a 1-year-old girl with a primary diagnosis of congenital malformation of the brain who was admitted to hospice 4 months ago....
10.11.2018
Pluronic Lecithin Organogel (PLO) Gels: Exploring the Evidence
Administering medications via off-label routes is common in hospice and palliative care despite lack of published evidence. Patients’ ability to swallow diminishes or is lost...
09.17.2018
Opioid-induced Constipation Case
PATIENT CASE HK is an 81-year-old female who enrolled in hospice 2 weeks ago with a primary diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer. Additional diagnoses include...
08.07.2018
Vaccination Considerations at End of Life
Vaccinations protect against vaccine-preventable diseases. Although most adults receive the majority of recommended vaccinations as children, immunity from childhood vaccines can wear off over time....
07.06.2018
Dysphagia and Thickened Liquids
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION: “I have a patient experiencing dysphagia and using a thickening agent for dietary liquids. Can I use the thickener with oral liquid...
06.04.2018
Oxymetolazine (Afrin®) Use for Nosebleeds
Patient Case CA is an 82 year old woman with a primary diagnosis of bone cancer and a history of dementia who was admitted to...
05.07.2018
Drug Administration and Ostomies
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION: “I have an order to administer a suppository via an intestinal ostomy. Is it ok to administer? Will it work?” ANSWER: It...
04.10.2018
Fluid Retention & Effect on Dyspnea Case
PATIENT CASE MR is a 90 year old female with heart failure and comorbidities of atrial fibrillation, depression, and urinary incontinence and no known drug...