Syringe drivers Flashcards

1
Q

Describe the indications for use of syringe drivers

A
intractable vomiting 
Severe dysphagia 
Too weak to sallow drugs 
Decreased conscious level 
Poor alimentary absorption 
Poor compliance
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2
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State the 2 types of syringe driver in the UK

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(Blue) delivery rate is given in mm per hour

(Green) delivery rate is given in mm per 24 hours

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3
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State some commonly used drugs for nausea and vomiting in syringe drivers

A

cyclizine, levomepromazine, haloperidol, metoclopramide

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4
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State some commonly used drugs for respiratory secretions in syringe drivers

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hyoscine hydrobromide

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5
Q

State some commonly used drugs for bowel colic in syringe drivers

A

hyoscine butylbromide

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6
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State some commonly used drugs for agitation in syringe drivers

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midazolam, haloperidol, levomepromazine

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