Fentanyl transdermal patch: The silent new killer?

Transdermal fentanyl patch in post-operative patients: Is it justified?

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Suspected respiratory depression associated with use of transdermal fentanyl patch.

Chronic kidney disease: the new silent killer.

Kopyt • Editorial F several decades, the healthcare needs of the American public have been shifting from predominantly acute, episodic therapy to long-term treatment of chronic conditions. Considered together, chronic conditions now make up the leading cause of illness, disability, and death in the United States.1 Chronic conditions affect nearly half the population in the United States, accoun...

efficacy of fentanyl transdermal patch in the treatment of chronic soft tissue cancer pain

background cancer pain may be a major problem for health care providers worldwide. according to different studies reporting the pain severity, one-third of patients reported to have moderate to severe pain. management of cancer pain is one of the most important goals of palliative care. recently, different research results on the efficacy of opioid analgesics in chronic pain management have pla...

Efficacy of Fentanyl Transdermal Patch in the Treatment of Chronic Soft Tissue Cancer Pain

BACKGROUND Cancer pain may be a major problem for health care providers worldwide. According to different studies reporting the pain severity, one-third of patients reported to have moderate to severe pain. Management of cancer pain is one of the most important goals of palliative care. Recently, different research results on the efficacy of opioid analgesics in chronic pain management have pla...