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
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.