Webb Amanda
Palliative care, Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, Northwood, England.
Nurs Stand. 2017 Nov 1;32(10):53-63. doi: 10.7748/ns.2017.e10993.
The prevalence of nausea and vomiting in patients with advanced cancer varies, but it generally increases towards the end of life. Nausea and vomiting can be distressing and debilitating for patients, and can affect quality of life significantly. This article discusses the assessment of nausea and vomiting, current understanding of the emetic pathways, and pharmacological management of nausea and vomiting in patients with advanced cancer at the end of life.
晚期癌症患者恶心和呕吐的发生率各不相同，但通常在生命末期会增加。恶心和呕吐会给患者带来痛苦并使其虚弱，且会显著影响生活质量。本文讨论了晚期癌症临终患者恶心和呕吐的评估、对呕吐途径的当前认识以及恶心和呕吐的药物治疗。
