Transitioning a Cancer Patient From High-Dose Intravenous Hydromorphone Therapy to Intravenous Methadone.

Autor: LeBaron, Virginia, Brody, Jacqueline, Lee, Ellyn M., Hardin, Cleo, Snyder, Linda
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Zdroj: Journal of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy; 2011, Vol. 25 Issue 4, p356-361, 6p, 2 Charts
Abstrakt: The article presents a case study of a 36 year old woman with metastatic colorectal cancer involving the lungs, liver and peritoneum. A discussion of a decision which was made to transition the patient from intravenous hydromorphone to intravenous methadone, and of patient monitoring which took place after the transition, is presented.
Databáze: Complementary Index