SYRINGE DRIVER
Course Number
SC0116
Validity
1 Year
Duration
1/2 Day
Assessment
Continuous
Syringe drivers are used for the delivery of drugs into patients for whom oral administration is inappropriate or problematic. This course is primarily for healthcare staff and will provide attending delegates with a solid understanding of the use and operation of syringe drivers.
Suitable for:
Care
Introduction
- Introduction & course overview
Course Programme
- Introduction to syringe drivers
- Introduction to drug application
- Commonly used drugs & possible
side effects - Indications for use
- Types & selection
- Universal precautions
- Patient ID, communication, and consent
- Cannula site selection
- Type-specific operation
- Maintenance & troubleshooting
- Record keeping
- Course evaluation
