Introduction to the Use of McKinley Syringe Pumps in Palliative Care

Learning outcomes include:

Discuss indications and rationale for the use of syringe pumps in palliative care
Discuss advantages/disadvantages and potential risk factors involved in the use of syringe pumps
Demonstrate increased awareness of commonly used drugs in syringe pumps
Discuss the nurse's role in documenting and reviewing a patient with a syringe pump
Practice setting up a McKinley syringe pump in a non clinical environment

Dates

Monday 25th September 2017

Monday 30th October 2017

Monday 20th November 2017

Monday 22nd January 2018

Wednesday 28th February 2018

Friday 30th March 2018

Monday 23rd April 2018

Wednesday 30th May 2018

Friday 29th June 2018

Cost

£35.00

Facilitator

Laura Johnston, Nursing Team Leader

Ideal for

Registered Nurses

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For an application form please contact lindsey.manzie@nhs.net or telephone 01324826222 or download an application form.

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