How to measure the effects and potential adverse events of palliative sedation? An integrative review.

Alazne Belar María Arantzamendi Sheila Alison Payne Nancy J PrestonMaaike RijpstraJeroen HasselaarLukas RadbruchMichael VanderelstJulie LingCarlos Centeno

Published in: Palliative medicine (2020)

There are palliative care validated instruments to assess the sedation effect but this review shows the need for a more standardized approach when assessing it. Instruments should be used within an experienced and trained expert, providing a holistic assessment.

Keyphrases

palliative care
advanced cancer
mechanical ventilation
patient reported outcomes
clinical practice
human health
intensive care unit
risk assessment
climate change
acute respiratory distress syndrome
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation