Pharmacological management of breathlessness & supplementary oxygen use at end of life

Exploring the uses and impact of oxygen and other medical interventions for palliative shortness of breath.

Description

Exploring the uses and impact of oxygen and other medical interventions for palliative shortness of breath.

Designed for:

Registered health care professionals but open to those keen to learn more specifically about medical management of breathlessness

Facilitator:

Claire Hellier - Community Nurse Specialist

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives:

  • To understand the causes of breathlessness in palliative care (not acutely unwell patients).
  • To discuss when oxygen may or may not be beneficial in palliative care and why.
  • To understand the mechanism of pharmacological approaches.

 

 

Prerequisites


This learning event is free to Rowcroft staff, please contact the Education team to book a place.

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