“Palliative Syringe Driver”? A Mixed-Methods Study in Different Hospital Departments on Continuous Infusions of Sedatives and/or Opioids in End-of-Life Care
Conclusions
Continuous infusions seem to be common practice. Lack of documented indications and concerns regarding the handling and perception of a “standard procedure” in these highly individual care situations emphasize the need for further exploration and support to ensure high quality of care.
Source: Journal of Patient Safety - Category: Health Management Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research
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