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1
Q

What ENT patients can require palliative care?

A

Head and Neck cancer pts

cancer patients with neck metastases

2
Q

What is meant by “adjuvants” on the WHO analgesic ladder?

A

Anticonvulsants - gabapentin, pregabalin

Antidepressants -amitriptyline

3
Q

What are the various routes for analgesia?

A
Oral
Via feeding tubes
Subcutaneous – syringe drivers
IV – eg Patient Controlled Analgesia
Transdermal
Topical