Subcutaneous midazolam, diamorphine and hyoscine infusion in palliative care of a child with neurodegenerative disease
- 1 November 1995
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in Child: Care, Health and Development
- Vol. 21 (6) , 377-381
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2214.1995.tb00767.x
Abstract
We report on the use of a subcutaneous infusion of diamorphine, hyoscine and midazolam in the terminal care of a child with a neurodegenerative disease. The technique was safe and effective, and provided good symptom relief including control of previously intractable seizures.Keywords
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