Management of symptoms other than pain

Anesthesiol Clin. 2006 Mar;24(1):39-60, viii. doi: 10.1016/j.atc.2005.12.007.

Abstract

Symptom management requires an understanding of the likely cause of the symptom in the individual patient, comprehensive assessment, and evidence-based interventions. This article explores the management strategies for common symptoms encountered in palliative care practice. Stomatitis, xerostomia, dysphagia, nausea and vomiting, anorexia, constipation, dyspnea, and fatigue are among the symptoms reviewed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Digestive System Diseases / etiology
  • Digestive System Diseases / therapy
  • Dyspnea / etiology
  • Dyspnea / therapy
  • Fatigue / etiology
  • Fatigue / therapy
  • Humans
  • Palliative Care*