by AutumnCare | Jan 15, 2018 | Nursing Notes
The siting, infusion and monitoring of syringe drivers. Siting the needle It is important to refer to your local area’s guidance and advice. However it is generally accepted to leave a sub cutaneous site in situ for up to seven days if it is patent and the site...
by AutumnCare | Jan 10, 2018 | Nursing Notes
What is a syringe driver? A syringe driver is a small battery operated pump designed to deliver medication sub cutaneously (just under the skin) over a 24 hour period. The pump holds a syringe containing medication and this is connected to the patient via a small...
