Set-up and maintenance of syringe drivers for subcutaneous drug administration in palliative care

C.M. Hirsch; J.F. Marriott; C.A. Langley; K.A. Wilson; C. Faull

doi:10.1111/j.2042-7174.2002.tb00646.x

Abstract

Focal points:
Details of syringe driver use were collected from 11 inpatient hospice units in the West Midlands and compared with predetermined standards set by a multidisciplinary group
We recorded 294 syringe driver events which complied with standards for the choice of administration site, protection of the syringe driver from light and the reason for initiation of the infusion
Issues of nurse training, variability in prescribing practices, provision of written information for patients, labelling and documentation of the diluent used were all identified as areas in which compliance with standards could be improved

Original language	English
Article number	R43
Number of pages	1
Journal	International Journal of Pharmacy Practice
Volume	10
Issue number	S1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2042-7174.2002.tb00646.x
Publication status	Published - Sept 2002
Event	British Pharmaceutical Conference 2002 - Manchester, United Kingdom Duration: 23 Sept 2002 → 25 Sept 2002

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Set-up and maintenance of syringe drivers for subcutaneous drug administration in palliative care

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An assessment of the accuracy of electrolyte concentrations in neonatal parental nutrition

An investigation of medicines returned to general practitioners and community pharmacies

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Set-up and maintenance of syringe drivers for subcutaneous drug administration in palliative care

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An assessment of the accuracy of electrolyte concentrations in neonatal parental nutrition

An investigation of medicines returned to general practitioners and community pharmacies

Are community pharmacists prepared to work extended opening hours?

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