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Pediatric Palliative Care: Use of Opioids for the Management of Pain
Pediatric Drugs, 07/27/09

Zernikow B et al. – In this article, the authors present detailed pediatric pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data for opioids, their indications and contraindications, as well as dose–administration regimens that include practical strategies for opioid switching and dose reduction. Additionally, the authors discuss the problem of hyperalgesia and the use of adjuvant drugs to support opioid therapy.

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Using play therarpy in paediatric palliative care: listening to the story and caring for the body
International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 11/03/09 Relevance Score: 81%

Impact of a pediatric palliative care program
Pediatric Blood & Cancer, 10/23/09 Relevance Score: 81%

Trying to Be a Good Parent As Defined By Interviews With Parents Who Made Phase I, Terminal Care, and Resuscitation Decisions for Their Children
Journal of Clinical Oncology, 10/12/09 Relevance Score: 79%

Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries: A Unique Case from Iraq
Pediatric Cardiology, 10/02/09 Relevance Score: 79%

A palliative care resource for professional carers of people with learning disabilities
European Journal of Cancer Care, 11/18/09 Relevance Score: 70%