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When to use a syringe driver for symptom control in patients requiring palliative care

"It includes a discussion of palliative and end-of-life care, advance care planning, and when a syringe driver might be beneficial for the patient" Mitchell and Elbourne (2020).

"It includes a discussion of palliative and end-of-life care, advance care planning, and when a syringe driver might be beneficial for the patient" Mitchell and Elbourne (2020).

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Abstract:

This article discusses the practicalities of syringe drivers (subcutaneous continuous infusion pumps) for symptom control in patients requiring palliative or end-of-life care, which may form part of an advance care plan. It includes a discussion of palliative and end-of-life care, advance care planning, and when a syringe driver might be beneficial for the patient. It also provides step-by-step clinical guidance on setting up a syringe driver.

Reference:

Mitchell A, Elbourne S. Advance care planning and syringe drivers in palliative and end-of-life care. Br J Nurs. 2020 Sep 24;29(17):1010-1015. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2020.29.17.1010. PMID: 32972232.

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