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

Wednesday 25th July 2018

Thursday 30th August 2018

Tuesday 25th September 2018

Thursday 25th October 2018

Tuesday 27th November 2018

Cost

£35.00

Facilitator

Lorraine McPherson, Staff Nurse

Ideal for

Registered Nurses

Please bring a calculator

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For an application form please contact [email protected] or telephone 01324826222 or download an application form.

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Event details

Where

Strathcarron Hospice, Randolph Hill, Denny, FK6 5HJ

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When

Start: 25^th July, 2018 at 1:30pm

End: 25^th July, 2018 at 4:30pm

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