The management of nausea and vomiting in patients with terminal cancer

Author(s): R Pugh

Description

The management of nausea and vomiting in patients with a terminal malignancy depends on adequate assessment, and choice of the most appropriate treatment. Knowledge of the various causes of nausea, and the pathways and neurotransmitters involved is key to this management. In difficult cases, it is usually worth seeking the advice of the local palliative care team.