Introduction to the Use of McKinley Syringe Pumps in Palliative Care

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

Thursday 20th June 2019

£40.00

Lorraine McPherson, Staff Nurse

Registered Nurses

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

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Strathcarron Hospice, Randolph Hill, Denny, FK6 5HJ

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Start: 20^th June, 2019 at 1:30pm

End: 20^th June, 2019 at 4:30pm

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