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Head and Neck, and Thyroid
Below are the analysis results of 61 patients:
Average age: 74.2 years
Gender: Female 34%, Male 66%
Length of Stay at 23 Palliative Care Unit: Average of 26.1 days with a median of 17 days.
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Morphine Dosage
Symptoms
Timing
Morphine Dosage at Admission:
82% of the patients were using opioids at admission to the palliative care unit. The average oral morphine equivalent daily dosage at admission was 68.6mg.Morphine Dosage at Admission and Last 24 Hours:
82% of the patients were using opioids at admission to the palliative care unit. The average oral morphine equivalent daily dosage was 68.6mg at admission and increased to 92.7mg in the last 24 hours.Pain at Admission:
Of the 61patients assessed at admission, 47% had no pain or mild pain, 47% had moderate to severe pain, and 5% appeared vague or had unclear consciousness.
Pain at Admission and Last 3 Days:
Of the 61patients assessed at admission, 47% had no pain or mild pain, 47% had moderate to severe pain, and 5% appeared vague or had unclear consciousness.Of the 34 patients evaluated in the 3 days before passing away, the patients with no pain or mild pain decreased to 37%. Those with moderate to severe pain decreased to 18%. Those of patients appeared vague or had unclear consciousness increased to 47%.
Breathlessness at Admission:
Of the 61 patients assessed at admission, 76% had no breathlessness or mild breathlessness. 20% experienced moderate to severe breathlessness. 5% appeared vague and not had unclear consciousness.
Breathlessness at Admission and Last 3 Days:
Of the 61 patients assessed at admission, 76% had no breathlessness or mild breathlessness. 20% experienced moderate to severe breathlessness. 5% appeared vague and not had unclear consciousness.Of the 34 patients evaluated in the 3 days before passing away, the patients with no or mild breathlessness decreased to 47%. Those with moderate breathlessness decreased to 6%. Those of patients appeared vague or had unclear consciousness increased to 47%.
Fatigue at Admission:
Of the 61 patients evaluated at admission, 53% had no or mild fatigue, while 43% experienced moderate to severe fatigue. 5% felt appeared vague or had unclear consciousness.
Fatigue at Admission and Last 3 Days:
Of the 61 patients evaluated at admission, 53% had no or mild fatigue, while 43% experienced moderate to severe fatigue. 5% felt appeared vague or had unclear consciousness.Of the 61 patients evaluated in the 3 days before passing away, the patients with no or mild fatigue decreased to 23%. Those with moderate to severe fatigue were 46%. Those of patients appeared vague or had unclear consciousness increased to 30%.
Leg Edema at Admission:
Of the 61 patients evaluated at admission, 89% had no to mild edema, and 12% had moderate to severe edema.
Leg Edema at Admission and Last 3 Days:
Of the 61 patients evaluated at admission, 89% had no to mild edema, and 12% had moderate to severe edema.Of the 61 patients evaluated in the 3 days before passing away, the patients with no or mild edema were 89%, and with moderate to severe edema were 12%.
Ascites at Admission:
Of the 61 patients evaluated at admission, 0% had symptoms due to ascites.
Ascites at Admission and Last 3 days:
Of the 61 patients evaluated at admission, 0% had symptoms due to ascites.Of the 61 patients evaluated in the 3 days before passing away, 0% had symptoms due to ascites.
Agitation or Confusion (Hyperactive Delirium) at Admission:
Of the 61 patients evaluated upon admission, 84% had no agitation or confusion, 11% showed mild, and 5% showed moderate.
Agitation or Confusion (Hyperactive Delirium) at Admission and Last 3 Days:
Of the 61 patients evaluated upon admission, 84% had no agitation or confusion, 11% showed mild, and 5% showed moderate.
Of the 61 patients evaluated in the 3 days before passing away, the patients with no agitation or confusion were 77%. Those with mild were 13%, and with moderate to severe increase to 10%.
