Symptoms, Electrolyte Disturbances and Serum Albumin Levels in Palliative Oncology Patients Admitted Through Emergency: Characteristics and Survival Outcomes.
Mahesh MenonSubhashini PerumalRaza AhmadPriya DasShiv Pratap Singh RanaAsif SardarPublished in: Indian journal of palliative care (2024)
Pain-reduced oral intake and altered sensorium are common emergency symptoms in oncology palliative care. Mortality is high in these patients. Hyponatraemia, hypoalbuminaemia, and deranged renal functions were commonly seen. Normal sodium and albumin levels were associated with higher chances of survival, and the association was strong for serum albumin levels. This may have prognostic utility.
Keyphrases
- palliative care
- advanced cancer
- emergency department
- end stage renal disease
- public health
- healthcare
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- chronic pain
- pain management
- sleep quality
- prognostic factors
- neuropathic pain
- spinal cord
- spinal cord injury
- physical activity
- body mass index
- depressive symptoms
- weight loss
- patient reported
- free survival