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- How to measure dyspnea in acute heart failure
Synopsis: Abstract: Dyspnea is the most common presenting symptom of patients with acute heart failure (AHF). Although dyspnea is an important target for treatment in clinical practi ...
End of Life Resource - Long Form - Andy Peters - 2010-04-28 13:26 - 0 attachments
- Patients Who Are Near Death Are Frequently Unable To Self-Report Dyspnea
Synopsis: Abstract: Standard measures of dyspnea rely on the patient's self-report. Declining consciousness and/or cognitive function and nearness to death may interfere with dyspnea ...
End of Life Resource - Long Form - Andy Peters - 2010-04-28 13:25 - 0 attachments
- Which measurement scales should we use to measure breathlessness in palliative care? A systematic review.
Synopsis: Abstract : There is no universally accepted measurement scale to assess breathlessness in adult palliative care patients. This significantly hampers clinical practice and re ...
End of Life Resource - Long Form - Andy Peters - 2010-04-28 13:25 - 0 attachments