Dyspnea
Course Provider
Certifications
Learning Objectives
1.Describe the clinical presentation of dyspnea.
2.Discuss the physical and emotional impact of dyspnea on patients with a serious illness, and their caregivers.
3.List the four possible mechanisms of dyspnea.
4.Identify two non-pharmacologic and one pharmacologic strategy for managing dyspnea.
5.Detail the treatment approach for treating dyspnea with cough.
6.Discuss the evidence for six dyspnea treatments, including sustained release opioids, nebulized furosemide, nebulized opioids, supplemental oxygen, pleural catheters, and thoracentesis.
Course Offering: Written/printed (enduring)
Domain Focus: Care Delivery and Reimbursement Methods, Psychosocial Concepts and Support Systems
Domain Focus: Care Delivery and Reimbursement Methods, Psychosocial Concepts and Support Systems
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CE Credits: 1.25
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CE Credits: 1.25