Related Articles A Brief Measure for the Assessment of Competence in Coping With Death: The Coping With Death Scale Short Version. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2019 02;57(2):209-215 Authors: Galiana L, Oliver A, De Simone G, Linzitto JP, Benito E, Sansó N Abstract CONTEXT: The coping with death competence is of great importance for palliative care professionals, who face daily exposure to death. It can keep them from suffering compassion fatigue and burnout, thus enhancing the quality of the care provided. Despite its relevance, there are only two measures of professionals’ ability to cope with death. Specifically, the Coping with Death Scale (CDS)…
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Related Articles Hybrid transcatheter tricuspid valve-in-valve placement of an Edwards Sapien XT valve in palliated hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2019 02 15;93(3):481-483 Authors: Ho AB, Kaarne M, Mullen M, Hayes N Abstract Tricuspid regurgitation in the context of hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) carries a significant burden of both mortality and morbidity. We report successful hybrid trans-atrial implantation of an Edwards Sapien XT valve into a dysfunctional bioprosthetic valve in the tricuspid position of a 9-year-old patient with HLHS. There was an immediate fall in the Fontan pressures combined with significant clinical improvement and the valve continues…
Origen: Hybrid transcatheter tricuspid valve-in-valve placement of an Edwards Sapien XT valve in palliated hypoplastic left heart syndrome. – PubMed

Related Articles Destination Therapy: Standardizing the Role of Palliative Medicine and Delineating the DT-LVAD Journey. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2019 02;57(2):330-340.e4 Authors: Woodburn JL, Staley LL, Wordingham SE, Spadafore J, Boldea E, Williamson S, Hollenbach S, Ross HM, Steidley DE, Pajaro OE Abstract CONTEXT: Destination therapy (DT) patients face significant challenges as they transition from chronic left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support to comfort-oriented care. Integration of palliative medicine (PM) into the multidisciplinary team is important to facilitate advanced care planning (ACP) and improve quality of life (QoL). OBJECTIVES: We evaluated the impact of a structured programmatic approach to the…
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Related Articles Attitudes, Beliefs, and Practices of Pediatric Palliative Care Physicians Regarding the Use of Methadone in Children With Advanced Cancer. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2019 02;57(2):260-265 Authors: Madden K, Liu D, Bruera E Abstract CONTEXT: Methadone is a long-acting opioid known for its unique pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties. Most research on methadone in children is limited to its effect on the prolongation of the corrected QT (QTc) interval. OBJECTIVES: To better understand the attitudes, beliefs, and practices of pediatric palliative care physicians regarding the use of methadone in children with advanced cancer. METHODS: A survey was sent to the…
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Related Articles Ultrasound-Guided Dorsal Penile Neurolysis for Malignant Priapism Pain Management. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2019 02;57(2):e4-e5 Authors: Carvajal G, Rocha A PMID: 30686298 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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