Syringe Driver Management
for Registered Practitioners
Course Overview
This 3 hour training course will be delivered by a Clinical Nurse Educator with first hand clinical experience.
Also available as part of a full days training including End of Life Care and Verification of Death
Suitable For:
This content is designed for registered healthcare professionals in all settings who are interested in improving their syringe driver management skills and knowledge, whether they are new to this area or seeking to enhance their current practice.
Session Aim:
The aim of this course is to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to safely and effectively manage syringe drivers in clinical practice. The course will cover the background and development of syringe drivers, the key features and use of the McKinley T34 and BD Bodyguard syringe drivers, the advantages and disadvantages of syringe drivers, troubleshooting common issues, review of commonly used medications in syringe drivers for successful patient outcomes, and practical demonstrations of using a syringe driver.
Learning Outcomes:
- Underpin the legal and professional responsibilities in regards to medication administration, with emphasis on the subcutaneous route.
- List indications for continuous subcutaneous infusions, the advantages and disadvantages.
- Identify the appropriate equipment required for setting up a syringe driver.
- Discuss observational and monitoring requirements during infusion.
- Label key sites for subcutaneous administration of medications.
- Identify possible problems and appropriate troubleshooting management.
- Name the key parts and function of the syringe driver.
- Demonstrate the practical elements of setting up the syringe driver.