1.
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
; 149(23): 1299-300; author reply 1301-2, 2005 Jun 04.
Article
in Dutch
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-15960138
Subject(s)
Hypnotics and Sedatives , Palliative Care/methods , Terminal Care/methods , Ethics, Medical , Humans
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Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
; 147(27): 1297-300, 2003 Jul 05.
Article
in Dutch
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12868155
ABSTRACT
Two patients with terminal cancer, a 46-year-old man with intestinal obstruction and a 12-year-old boy with a brain tumour, were suffering from vomiting and from headaches and nausea, respectively. Their general practitioners consulted the general-practitioner adviser about palliative treatment. After the recommended changes in medication the symptoms decreased in both patients. They died some weeks later. Nausea and vomiting may be treated when one takes into account which centres in the brain and neurotransmitters are involved, together with the site of action of the medication. The medication may be administered by subcutaneous infusion.