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2021 ◽  
pp. 55-202

This section describes condition-based clinical processes and symptom management. Shortness of breath, chest tightness, and air hunger (dyspnea) are often associated with findings of anxiety, panic, desperation, or impending doom. These symptoms are often more distressing than pain. As such, it is suggested to never delay palliative treatment for any reason. The section then explores the management of anorexia and cachexia; belching and burping (eructation); bleeding, draining, and malodorous lesions; confusion/delirium; constipation; coughing; depression; diarrhea and anorectal problems; dysphagia and oropharyngeal problems; and edema. It also looks at fatigue and weakness (aesthenia); fever and diaphoresis; hiccups; imminent death; insomnia and nocturnal restlessness; nausea and vomiting; pain; pruritus; seizures; skeletal muscle and bladder spasms; skin breakdown; urinary problems; and xerostomia (dry mouth).


2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-234
Author(s):  
Angela Joanna Prins ◽  
Erik J. Anton Scherder ◽  
Annemieke van Straten ◽  
Yvonne Zwaagstra ◽  
Maarten Valentijn Milders

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Disrupted sleep-wake cycles might be associated with an exacerbation of behavioural disturbances and accelerate disease progression in dementia. The effect of sensory stimulation for improving sleep quality is unclear. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A systematic literature search was performed and all studies examining the effects of a sensory stimulation intervention (i.e. bright light, massage, acupuncture, animal-assisted interventions) on rest-activity rhythm (RAR) and/or nocturnal restlessness in nursing-home residents with dementia were included. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Sensory stimulation was shown to improve nocturnal behavioural restlessness as well as sleep duration and continuation, but the effect on the number of awakenings, RAR, and daytime sleep was negligible. Notable was the high heterogeneity between studies regarding treatments and patients’ characteristics and sleep parameters. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Sleep quality and nocturnal restlessness in nursing-home residents with dementia may benefit from sensory stimulation. An environment with sensory stimulation may prevent or improve sleep disturbances in nursing homes, and thereby contribute to a better quality of life for their patients.


2015 ◽  
Vol 156 (S1) ◽  
pp. 425-432 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan M. Skrip ◽  
Ulf Bauchinger ◽  
Wolfgang Goymann ◽  
Leonida Fusani ◽  
Scott R. McWilliams

Ibis ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 157 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cas Eikenaar ◽  
Heiko Schmaljohann

2014 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 324-329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cas Eikenaar ◽  
Thomas Klinner ◽  
Mareike Stöwe

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (01) ◽  
pp. 058-059 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shreekant Tiwari ◽  
Tadepalli Karuna ◽  
Bibhudutta Rautaraya

ABSTRACTIn humans, infection with Hymenolepis diminuta is usually uncommon but has been reported from various areas of the world. Parasitization rates ranging between 0.001% and 5.5% have been reported according to different surveys. We report a rare case of H. diminuta infection in a 10-year-old female from the rural area of Kendrapada district of Odisha. The patient came to our pediatrics outpatient department with the chief complain of intermittent abdominal pain, anal pruritus and nocturnal restlessness. She responded well to praziquantel therapy.


2011 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 187-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonida Fusani ◽  
Massimiliano Cardinale ◽  
Ingrid Schwabl ◽  
Wolfgang Goymann

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