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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the syringe driver check chart in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling in the hospital or ward name, if applicable, and affix the addressograph for easy identification.
  3. Enter the equipment model and D number, along with the patient's surname, forename, date of birth, and address.
  4. Indicate whether the equipment is within test date by selecting 'YES' or 'NO'. If out of date, report it immediately.
  5. Confirm if a spare battery is available and provide a contact number for assistance.
  6. Check if the correct syringe has been identified by the syringe driver. If not, remove and reinsert until correct.
  7. Document the date and time of setup or checks using a 24-hour clock format.
  8. Fill in details regarding priming new lines, needle site condition (clean, red, inflamed), and secure connections.
  9. Record infusion rate settings and any changes made to them along with reasons for those changes.
  10. Complete sections on total volume infused at each check and volume left in the syringe. Ensure solution clarity is noted.
  11. Check key pad lock status and battery percentage; ensure it’s above 40% for community use.
  12. Finally, have a registered nurse sign off on the form along with their printed name for verification purposes.

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Syringe Drivers Breakthrough dose is calculated as 1/6th of the total 24 hour opioid. To control symptoms a separate prn dose may be required immediately prior to commencing the syringe driver.
People can have a syringe driver at any stage of their illness, not just at the end of life. So it is not possible to give a definite answer about life expectancy. Some patients use a syringe driver for a short time to manage their symptoms.
The syringe pump is programmed to run over 24 hours. When set up, reloaded or resited an initial check should be carried out within the first 15-30 minutes to ensure the infusion is running correctly. Then every 4 hours in an inpatient setting and at every visit (at least daily) in the community setting.
Indications for Using a Syringe Driver Altered level of consciousness. Weakness. Nausea and vomiting (i.e. difficulty keeping oral medicines down)
The light on the front of the syringe pump turns red. screen will display End Battery and the syringe pump will stop and will alarm until the battery is exhausted. With some new versions of the pump, the alarm will continue until a new battery is placed and the pump switched on again.

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A syringe pump means that the person can have the medicines they need and do not need a lot of injections. Common medicines used to relieve symptoms in the last days of life include: Morphine for pain or breathlessness (alternatives include Oxycodone and ) Midazolam for agitation and restlessness.
Check the syringe driver/pump and infusion regularly for: irritation at the injection site (site reaction) change site or ask specialist advice (may require a change of diluent, drugs combinations or an increase in syringe size) crystallisation of drug (seek specialist advice) discolouration (seek specialist advice)

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