Description:

Advanced symptom management is necessary to provide the best in end of life care. In this presentation we will discuss the role cytokines and the different symptom clusters that have been identified.  We will discuss treatment options of both clusters and individual symptoms based on the evidence in the literature. A framework of addressing treatment of symptoms based on their etiology will be explored, as opposed to a shotgun approach.  Symptoms including fatigue, anorexia, nausea and vomiting, constipation, dyspnea, delirium, and terminal restlessness will be covered. Bowel obstruction and spinal cord compression will also be discussed.

Objectives:

• Participant will define symptom clusters and the role of cytokines
• Participant will identify different clusters and treatment options       
• Participant will describe individual symptoms and management based on evidence      

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