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What is the hospice comfort kit?
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(also known as emergency kit, e-kit or
hospice kit) - is a prescribed set of meds that are kept in the pt's home in the event of an emergency. |
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Having the medications in the home will help?
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Will help the hospice team Tx any distressing symptoms as quickly as possible
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When may the hospice comfort kit be ordered?
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- May be ordered and delivered to the home at the start of hospice care
- or anytime the case manager nurse sees a possible need |
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The most basic hospice comfort kit contain what?
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Contains Meds for:
- Pain - Anxiety - Nausea - Insomnia - Breathing problems |
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What is Morphine Liquid used for?
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Used: to Tx pain and SOB
Every: 2-4 hours as needed Action: short-acting & reduces respiration |
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What is Atropine Drops used for? |
Used to tx: wet respirations (also known as death rattle) Administration: Sublingual (under tongue) Every: 2-4 hours as needed for gurgling |
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What is Xanax used for? |
Used to tx: Anxiety, Agitation & Terminal Restlessness Administration: may be crushed, mixed with a little water to form paste and administrated buccally Every: 6 hours as needed |
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What is Compazine (prochlorperazine) used for? |
Used to tx: Nausea and Vomiting Administration: Pill or rectal suppository form |
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What is Phenergen (promethazine) used for? |
Used to tx: Nausea and Vomiting Administration: Anti-emetic like Compazine |
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What is Tylenol Suppository used for? |
Used to tx: reduces fever , greater than 100.5 Administration: along with cooling measure |
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What is DuoNeb (Albuterol and Atrovent) inhalation used for? |
Used to tx: wheezing and SOB |
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What is oxygen used for? |
Used for comfort, SOB , fatigue and pallor |
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What are some alternative methods for providing comfort? |
1. Repositioning , elevating the HOB 2. Gentle massage , comfort touch 3. Using a fan to circulate air, causing a breeze across (not on) the patient's body 4. Remain cool , provide reassuring conversation , show empathy , listen |
