Pain and terminal delirium research in the elderly.
This article highlights new developments in assessment and management of pain and delirium.
Yennurajalingam
Sriram
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Department of Symptom Control and Palliative Care, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 8, Houston, TX 77030-4095, USA.
Braiteh
Fadi
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Bruera
Eduardo
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D000368:Aged; D000465:Algorithms; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003248:Constipation / Q000139:chemically induced; D003693:Delirium / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D004347:Drug Interactions; D004361:Drug Tolerance; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D008691:Methadone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D010146:Pain / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D059408:Pain Management; D010147:Pain Measurement; D011581:Psychological Tests; D011957:Receptors, Opioid
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D011957:Receptors, Opioid; D008691:Methadone