I have recently started using morphine drips more in end of life care. Previously I used morphine PRN pushes for discomfort. Now I use a gtt with a starting dose of about 4 mg / hr and then titrate for comfort. I worry about causing respiratory depression with higher doses as I am uncomfortable with the thought that I may be hastening the patient’s death but I want the patient to pass peacefully and not have the family watch the patient struggling. I am curious as to the regimens others use...
Palliative sedation/analgesia in end of life care
Palliative sedation/analgesia in end of life care