Calciphylaxis and Intractable Pain in a Veteran with Psychological Trauma History.
J Palliat Med
; 27(9): 1279-1283, 2024 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-38629826
ABSTRACT
Guidelines are lacking for patients with calciphylaxis on renal replacement therapy, often leading to difficulty optimally treating these patients. A 60-year-old male veteran receiving hemodialysis presented with calciphylaxis of the left lower extremity and intractable pain. His condition was complicated by chronic back pain, long-term opioid therapy, and psychological trauma history. He was ultimately transferred to a calciphylaxis treatment center but was unable to tolerate further treatments due to sepsis and hemodynamic instability. He was transitioned to comfort measures and died in the hospital. Addressing complicated pain physiologies and complex trauma is challenging even in well-resourced tertiary medical centers. Despite the availability of calciphylaxis therapies and trauma-informed care, there remains a high rate of suffering and mortality in this patient population. There is much work to be done in this cohort, particularly when considering the implications of past traumatic experiences on health care engagement and pain management.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Dolor Intratable
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Veteranos
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Calcifilaxia
Límite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Palliat Med
Asunto de la revista:
SERVICOS DE SAUDE
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos