
Symptom Management in Palliative Care
Possible Symptoms | Treatments |
Secretions |
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Dry Mouth |
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Dyspnoea |
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Twitching |
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Nausea / Vomiting |
· Haloperidol 0.5 – 1.0 mg SC 1/24 prn |
Low appetite |
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Low energy |
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Sleep Disturbance |
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Delirium |
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Client Home visits |
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Equipment |
Organise equipment through Disability or Territory Palliative Care Syringe Driver available if needed via TPC Allow time for transport of equipment and medication to community
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FIND SERVICES IN NT
Search the National Palliative Care Service Directory to find specialist care providers near you.
For more information, visit https://palliativecare.org.au/directory-of-services