Understanding and Controlling Vomiting in Dying Patients

Synopsis

Vomiting is a distressing and very limiting factor in patients whose life expectancy is grossly curtailed. It is important that the problem be approached with sympathy and understanding. Looks at the causes of vomiting and its pharmalogical treatment. Stresses the importance of a systematic approach.

Series

Aspects of Terminal Care, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 18 min.

Year of production

1990

Availability

Hire (Graves only)
Sale; 1996 sale: £47.00 (+VAT +p&p) (EMFV)

Documentation

Accompanying notes.

Uses

Medical students, junior hospital doctors, GPs, nurses.

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

terminal illness; vomiting

Credits

Writer

David Frampton

Distributor

Name

Graves Medical Audiovisual Library, c/o Concord Video & Film Council

Notes

Secretary: Lydia Vulliamy

Name

Viewtech Educational Media

Notes

NB. Viewtech ceased trading in 2014 and the company’s products are no longer in distribution