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[Continuous subcutaneous infusion in palliative care, an undervalued method].

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¹Albert Schweitzer Ziekenhuis, locatie Dordwijk, afd. Interne Geneeskunde, Dordrecht. rvmarum@knmg.nl

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Summary

Continuous subcutaneous infusion (CSI) effectively managed symptoms in three terminally ill patients. This reliable and easy-to-learn method offers a patient-centered approach to palliative care.

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Area of Science:

Palliative Care
Pain Management
Pharmacology

Background:

Terminal illness often presents complex symptoms requiring effective management.
Palliative care aims to improve quality of life for patients with life-limiting conditions.
Medication administration in palliative care must be safe, effective, and minimally burdensome.

Observation:

Three patients with terminal disease experienced symptoms such as pain, agitation, and nausea.
Continuous subcutaneous infusion (CSI) was administered to these patients for symptom control.
The CSI technique was successfully implemented in a hospital setting.

Findings:

Continuous subcutaneous infusion (CSI) proved effective in controlling symptoms in all three patients.
CSI is a reliable and easy-to-learn alternative to intravenous infusion.
Fewer complications were observed with CSI compared to intravenous infusion.

Implications:

CSI is a valuable technique for palliative care, suitable for hospitals, general practice, and nursing homes.
The ease of use and reliability of CSI make it ideal for patients unable to swallow medication.
CSI facilitates safe administration of common palliative care medications, reducing patient burden.