End of Life Resources

Return to EOL >> Dyspnea

Welcome to the End-of-Life Resources page; a library of information meant to assist physicians, caregivers, and patients find the information they need to better carry out end-of-life care.  Can't find what you're looking for?  Check back in soon becuse we are adding resources daily to continue populating the end-of-life resource categories. 

You may use the categories below to browse topics and resources or use the "Search EOLR" function on the left sidebar. 

# 027 Dyspnea at End of Life, 2nd ed Medical College of Wisconsin (EPERC)
Introduction:  Dyspnea is defined as a subjective sensation of difficulty breathing. This Fast Fact reviews key...
# 028 Subcutaneous Opioid Infusions, 2nd ed Medical College of Wisconsin (EPERC)
Background:  A parenteral opioid infusion is the standard of care for managing moderate-severe pain or dyspnea when the...
#230 Using Non-Invasive Ventilation at the End of Life. Medical College of Wisconsin
Background:  Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV, often called ‘BiPAP’) is commonly used in...
Does the Use of a Handheld Fan Improve Chronic Dyspnea? A Randomized, Controlled, Crossover Trial Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
Abstract:  Dyspnea is a disabling distressing symptom that is common in advanced disease affecting millions of people...
Efficacy of Guided Imagery With Theta Music for Advanced Cancer Patients With Dyspnea: A Pilot Study. Biological Research for Nursing
Abstract: Dyspnea is a frequent and devastating symptom among advanced cancer patients for which improved and low-cost...
How to measure dyspnea in acute heart failure Journal: Therapeautische Umschau
Abstract:  Dyspnea is the most common presenting symptom of patients with acute heart failure (AHF). Although dyspnea...
Patients Who Are Near Death Are Frequently Unable To Self-Report Dyspnea Journal of Palliative Medicine
Abstract:  Standard measures of dyspnea rely on the patient's self-report. Declining consciousness and/or cognitive...
Which measurement scales should we use to measure breathlessness in palliative care? A systematic review. Palliative Medicine
Abstract:  There is no universally accepted measurement scale to assess breathlessness in adult palliative care...