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The document is a Syringe Driver Check Chart used in hospitals and community settings to ensure the proper functioning and safety of syringe drivers. It includes sections for patient information, equipment checks, infusion rate settings, and nurse signatures. The chart outlines procedures for verifying syringe identification, checking infusion rates, and monitoring the condition of the solution. It emphasizes the importance of regular checks and provides references for guidelines related to infusion therapy.

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How to calculate syringe driver doses?

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.

How often should a syringe driver be checked?

Finally, once set up, the infusion should be monitored every four hours to check for precipitation or discolouration and to ensure that the syringe driver is running at the correct rate. Watch this video, presented by a specialist nurse in Oxfordshire, which shows how the T34 syringe driver is set up.

How to calculate prn doses?

The prn dose of opioid should be calculated from the dose of opioid in the syringe driver and the equivalent given by patch. Is the patient already taking an opioid? OTHERWISE Convert to ALFENTANIL in a 24 hour sc syringe driver using the conversion table.

How much to increase syringe driver by?

If one or two rescue doses are needed in 24 hours, increase the syringe driver dose by 50%. If three or more rescue doses are needed in 24 hours, double the syringe driver dose and increase the rescue dose to 5 mg. Rescue doses can still be given hourly as needed.

How do you adjust syringe driver doses?

If 1-2 rescue doses needed in 24hrs, increase syringe driver dose by 50%. If 3 or more rescue doses needed in 24hrs, double syringe driver dose of drug in use increase rescue dose to 5mg. Continue to allow rescue doses hourly as needed. Ongoing review is essential.

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How many mL is a 30ml syringe driver?

A maximum of 24 mL solution in a 30 mL syringe is appropriate for the Niki T34 syringe pump. Smaller syringes, e.g. 10 mL and 20 mL, can also be used, but they should be filled to a maximum of 8 mL and 18 mL respectively. A luer-lock syringe should always be used to avoid any risk of disconnection.

How to check syringe driver battery?

Wait until it stops moving and the syringe sensor detection screen (Screen graphic) appears. NOTE: During Pre-Loading the actuator always returns to the start position of the last infusion programmed. Press INFO key until the battery level appears on the screen and then press YES to confirm.