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
2
Q
State the 2 types of syringe driver in the UK
A
(Blue) delivery rate is given in mm per hour
(Green) delivery rate is given in mm per 24 hours
3
Q
State some commonly used drugs for nausea and vomiting in syringe drivers
A
cyclizine, levomepromazine, haloperidol, metoclopramide
4
Q
State some commonly used drugs for respiratory secretions in syringe drivers
A
hyoscine hydrobromide
5
Q
State some commonly used drugs for bowel colic in syringe drivers
A
hyoscine butylbromide
6
Q
State some commonly used drugs for agitation in syringe drivers
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midazolam, haloperidol, levomepromazine