Death likely within days – no acute interventions
{"Image DocumentName": "Death likely within days \u2013 no acute interventions", "Image ImageDescription": "These require the use of frequent, usually daily interventions aimed at physical, emotional and spiritual issues. Typically the person may be: profoundly weak; bed bound; drowsy for extended periods; disoriented; limited attention span; disinterested in food and drink; increasing difficult to swallow medication. Example. Patient with lung cancer, on sustained release analgesia and prn breakthrough dose. Previously only short of breath on heavy exertion. Not taking diet, minimal fluids, complete bed rest.  Extreme dyspnoea, and only occasionally responding to verbal stimuli.  Request from the patient for \u2018comfort\u2019 measures - no intubation.  S/C Opioid for analgesia and dyspnoea, benzodiazepine for distress.  Oral medications ceased. Click here to return to previous slide. Phase of Illness: Learning Package.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}