Symptom Management Guidance to be used with Care …

Diamorphine s/c (see equivalence chart) for Tachypnoea. Midazolam 2.5-5mg s/c if patient distressed. Previously on oral Opioid or Fentanyl patch. Prescribe so available if needed: Diamorphine 2.5mg (or if on regular Opioids dose as per equivalence chart) s/c hourly for Tachypnoea. Midazolam 2.5-5mg s/c hourly for distress. Absent. Present. YES ................
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