Use of patient-controlled analgesia for pain control in dying children

Title

Use of patient-controlled analgesia for pain control in dying children

Creator

Schiessl C; Gravou C; Zernikow B; Sittl R; Griessinger N

Publisher

Supportive Care In Cancer

Date

2008

Description

In the last week of life, the daily opioid dose in children is highly variable, making the use of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) a useful therapy option. Scientific data on the use of PCA in paediatric palliative care are rare.
2008

Rights

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Type

Journal Article

Citation List Month

Backlog

URL Address

http://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-008-0408-2
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-008-0408-2

Citation

Schiessl C; Gravou C; Zernikow B; Sittl R; Griessinger N, “Use of patient-controlled analgesia for pain control in dying children,” Pediatric Palliative Care Library, accessed April 28, 2025, https://pedpalascnetlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/13927.