March 2005 PMID 15810751

Low dose diamorphine reduces breathlessness without causing a fall in oxygen saturation in elderly patients with end-stage idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Stephen Allen, Satru Raut, Jane Woollard, Michael Vassallo

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Peak: 4 in Feb 2023
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The discussions reflect a neutral stance, with posts emphasizing nuances such as the complexity of treatment effects, like mentioning that managing breathlessness sometimes does not impact gas exchange or may even improve it. The tone is cautious and observational, using phrases like 'not as simple as that' and 'anecdotally,' indicating a recognition of the issue's complexity without strong positions.

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The discussions show cautious acknowledgment of the research, with some skepticism or acknowledgment of complexity, rather than outright support or disagreement.

InterestModerate interest

The posts demonstrate mild interest, as they highlight specific points like treatment effects but do not delve deeply into broader implications.

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Comments are brief and somewhat superficial, with limited elaboration or in-depth analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

Comments suggest the research might influence practice to some extent but do not indicate widespread or transformative impact.

Abstract in brief

  • This study found that a low dose of diamorphine significantly reduced breathlessness in elderly patients with end-stage idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) without causing a decrease in oxygen saturation or significant side effects.
  • Patients experienced a quick and substantial decrease in subjective breathlessness and a reduction in heart rate, with minimal impacts on other vital signs, effects which persisted at 30 minutes after injection.
  • The use of oral morphine for ongoing symptom management remained effective, and no patients showed signs of respiratory depression, suggesting low dose opioids are a safe and effective option for palliative care in this patient group.]

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James Lynch
@JamesLynchGTC · X

"If you give these drugs...you dont need me to spell out the consequences of that". But it isnt as simple as that. Often treating breathlessness has no/little impact on gas exchange. Anecdotally it sometimes improves it. https://t.co/DPLc4QjBR1 https://t.co/pUGer2oq5N

Feb 14, 2023 · 56 likes · 3 shares · 861 followers View post →
Stephen Griffin
@SGriffin_Lab · X

RT @JamesLynchGTC: "If you give these drugs...you dont need me to spell out the consequences of that". But it isnt as simple as that. Ofte…

Feb 16, 2023 · 3 shares · 27,420 followers View post →
MiftyJackson
@MiftyJackson · X

RT @JamesLynchGTC: "If you give these drugs...you dont need me to spell out the consequences of that". But it isnt as simple as that. Ofte…

Feb 16, 2023 · 3 shares · 5,372 followers View post →
Frank Han MD
@han_francis · X

RT @JamesLynchGTC: "If you give these drugs...you dont need me to spell out the consequences of that". But it isnt as simple as that. Ofte…

Feb 14, 2023 · 3 shares · 4,739 followers View post →

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MiftyJackson
@MiftyJackson · X

RT @JamesLynchGTC: "If you give these drugs...you dont need me to spell out the consequences of that". But it isnt as simple as that. Ofte…

Feb 16, 2023 · 3 shares · 5,372 followers View post →
Stephen Griffin
@SGriffin_Lab · X

RT @JamesLynchGTC: "If you give these drugs...you dont need me to spell out the consequences of that". But it isnt as simple as that. Ofte…

Feb 16, 2023 · 3 shares · 27,420 followers View post →
Frank Han MD
@han_francis · X

RT @JamesLynchGTC: "If you give these drugs...you dont need me to spell out the consequences of that". But it isnt as simple as that. Ofte…

Feb 14, 2023 · 3 shares · 4,739 followers View post →
James Lynch
@JamesLynchGTC · X

"If you give these drugs...you dont need me to spell out the consequences of that". But it isnt as simple as that. Often treating breathlessness has no/little impact on gas exchange. Anecdotally it sometimes improves it. https://t.co/DPLc4QjBR1 https://t.co/pUGer2oq5N

Feb 14, 2023 · 56 likes · 3 shares · 861 followers View post →