This chapter will focus on reviewing the current literature on care of dying patients with end-stage respiratory disorders in the last days of their life. First, the focus will be on recognising, assessing and relieving the most typical late-stage symptom: breathlessness (dyspnoea). Secondly, specific challenges to face when looking after these patients will be discussed: assisted breathing, oxygen use, mechanical ventilation withdrawal, medications and the role of palliative care. Lastly, ancillary topics will be covered, such as ethics, spiritual needs, and patients’ and their families’ perspectives.
End-stage respiratory diseases and respiratory support
Carlucci A.
2016-01-01
Abstract
This chapter will focus on reviewing the current literature on care of dying patients with end-stage respiratory disorders in the last days of their life. First, the focus will be on recognising, assessing and relieving the most typical late-stage symptom: breathlessness (dyspnoea). Secondly, specific challenges to face when looking after these patients will be discussed: assisted breathing, oxygen use, mechanical ventilation withdrawal, medications and the role of palliative care. Lastly, ancillary topics will be covered, such as ethics, spiritual needs, and patients’ and their families’ perspectives.
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