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Managing cancer breakthrough pain /

Managing Cancer Breakthrough Pain is a comprehensive review of cancer breakthrough pain (cBTP) and rapid-onset opioids (ROO), the only treatment approved for cBTP episodes. The book was originally commissioned due to the current rapid growth of the ROO market and the epidemic of ROO abuse. This book...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Taylor, Donald R. Pain management specialist
Published: Springer Healthcare,
Publisher Address: London, UK :
Publication Dates: [2013]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: Pocket books for cancer supportive care
Subjects:
Neoplasms > complications > Handbooks
Pain Management > methods > Handbooks
Cancer pain > Chemotherapy
Cancer pain > Treatment
Summary: Managing Cancer Breakthrough Pain is a comprehensive review of cancer breakthrough pain (cBTP) and rapid-onset opioids (ROO), the only treatment approved for cBTP episodes. The book was originally commissioned due to the current rapid growth of the ROO market and the epidemic of ROO abuse. This book will review the historical background and definitions of cBTP and ROOs, assessment methods to determine types of cBTP, US- and EU-approved ROOs, case studies (which will provide practical applications of ROO treatment options), ROO abuse and screening methods, and the FDA-mandated TIRF REMS Acces
Carrier Form: xiii, 98 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN: 9781908517760 :
190851776X
Index Number: RC262
CLC: R730.53
Call Number: R730.53/T239
Contents: What is cancer breakthrough pain? --
Medications for cancer breakthrough pain --
Practical approach to the management of cancer breakthrough pain --
Abuse, aberrant drug behavior, diversion, and addiction --
TIRF REMS Access program --
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