[Pain, Opioids and Their Crisis: Noisy and Silent Symptoms].

Abstract

Pain, Opioids and Their Crisis: Noisy and Silent Symptoms Abstract. Pain is a common reason for consultation in family practice and palliative care. The article addresses an update of the WHO guidelines and the benefits and disadvantages of opioids in palliative care. In addition to the "loud symptom" of pain, fatigue, depression and anxiety can be referred to as "silent symptoms" which are easily forgotten in the fast-paced daily practice. In the case of inadequate symptom control, co-care should be provided by specialized palliative care services in the outpatient or, if necessary, inpatient setting. In addition, psychosocial and, if desired, spiritual support should be offered with the involvement of relatives.

• Authors: Markus Schettle, David Blum
• Journal: Praxis (Praxis (Bern 1994)) Vol. 110 Issue 15 Pg. 887-891 (Nov 2021) ISSN: 1661-8157 [Print] Switzerland
• Vernacular Title: Schmerz, Opioide und deren Krise: laute und leise Symptome.
• PMID: 34814726 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Analgesics, Opioid

Topics

• Analgesics, Opioid (adverse effects)
• Fatigue
• Humans
• Pain (drug therapy, etiology)
• Palliative Care
• Referral and Consultation