Palliative sedation in patients with advanced cancer in a specialized unit in a middle-income country: A retrospective cohort study.

Carolina Záu Serpa de Araujo Laís Záu Serpa de Araújo Antonio Paulo Nassar Junior

Published in: Palliative & supportive care (2021)

Palliative sedation can be accomplished even in a deprived area. Delirium, dyspnea, and pain were more common in patients who were sedated. Median survival was not reduced in patients who were sedated.

Keyphrases

advanced cancer
palliative care
mechanical ventilation
chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
cardiac surgery
physical activity
mental health
acute respiratory distress syndrome
intensive care unit
acute kidney injury