Syringe Drivers Use and Management

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10m
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Lecture Overview

Syringe drivers are small, portable pumps for subcutaneous medication administration often used for symptom management or end of life care. In this practical session, palliative care nurse practitioner Melinda Breen provides a brief review of their use and management.

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Melinda Breen View profile
Melinda Breen is a palliative care/chronic pain management nurse practitioner with a focus on community care. She has a strong background in oncology and chemotherapy/radiotherapy treatment planning. Melinda has a focus on symptom management and pre-emptive planning, and values supporting clients and their families through advanced disease.
Details
CPD time10m
First Published16 May 2022
Updated16 May 2022
Expires
16 May 2025
Learning Tools
Topics
Chronic Illness
Community Nursing
Hospice
Palliative Care
Medications