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Flashcards in Nov29 M3-Palliative Care Deck (4)
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1
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6 S’s of the care model in cardiac palliative care

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self-image, self-determination, social relationship, symptom control, synthesis, surrender

2
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signs of end stage heart disease

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NYHA class III-IV or stage D HF
EF less 20%
6 minutes walk distance is 300m or less
repeated hospitalizations
systolic BP chronically below 100
cardio renal syndrome
3
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pharma changes in end of life care

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discontinue medication that doesn’t help symptoms.

4
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new meds to consider in palliative care

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dilaudid or morphine
anti emetics
stool softeners
benzodiazepines, antidepressants
antipsychotics