Management of intestinal obstruction in hospice care.
Bowel obstruction in the terminally ill is a relatively common complication. The classic therapy of i.v. hydration with nasogastric suction is contraindicated due to inefficacy and patient discomfort. Modern therapy consists of state-of-the-art pharmacologic treatments, as well as the judicious use of surgical interventions in selected cases. Many patients can be relatively symptom-free and can eat and drink as tolerated.
Baumrucker
S J
SJ
East Tennessee State University, College of Medicine, Rogersville, USA.
D000932:Antiemetics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017051:Hospice Care / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000601:surgery*; D018447:Medical Futility; D010276:Parasympatholytics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011379:Prognosis
D000932:Antiemetics; D010276:Parasympatholytics