The syringe driver update is for qualified health care staff engaged in patient care who have previously undertaken syringe driver training either graseby or mckinley t34 and who use syringe drivers in clinical practice. All t34 ambulatory syringe pumps need a sponge pad fitted to. The provision of a local policy and guidance on the use of the t34 mckinley syringe pump builds on this. Things you might want to know about your driver or pump. If a patient is discharged with a syringe driver the appropriate process must be followed see appendix 6. In our locality the cme mckinley t34 syringe pump was procured because it met the requirements listed above and has additional safety. Lunch will be provided for those attending both sessions. It is suggested you work through each section in turn. Call now and leave a message to book your syringe driver training 01782 405286 or text 07899 494046. Clinical policy and procedure for the subcutaneous. Procedure for temporarily disconnecting patients from the cme t34 syringe pump pdf 52 kb. Policy and protocol for the use of the cme mckinley t34. Nov 30, 2018 mckinley syringe driver all staff nurses who have received mckinley t34 syringe pump face to face training must check annually that they are competent in the use of the pump in practice by completing the mckinley t34 competency based assessment.
Syringe driver awareness training acute training solutions. Syringe driver policy for adult palliative care shft 2018, mckinley t34 syringe pump guidelines for. The syringe driver for use for adults at the rcht is the mckinley t34. Our syringe driver training and awareness course is designed for nurses and healthcare workers, and delivered by qualified professionals with direct experience of using, operating and troubleshooting syringe drivers in reallife situations syringe drivers or pumps offer a reliable way to administer regular medication to. Mckinley t34 syringe pump management west suffolk hospital. All t34 syringe drivers owned by nurse maude are locked on. Syringe driver awareness course acute clinical training. Ambulatory syringe driver care bundle to be implemented in conjunction with ambulatory syringe driver policy. It is recommended, in the community, that all equipment used for setting up a syringe driver and for the administration of prn rescue doses are kept together in a designated box. Finally, a number of troubleshooting ideas and the practical application of syringe driver are presented. All t34 ambulatory syringe pumps need a sponge pad fitted.
These syringe pumps are used by patients for symptom management and are set up to deliver the syringe contents by continuous subcutaneous infusion in millilitres ml per hour over a. For groups of 8 or more, syringe driver training can be delivered specifically for your organisation at the hospice or in your own place of work. Mckinley syringe driver all staff nurses who have received mckinley t34 syringe pump face to face training must check annually that they are competent in the use of the pump in practice by completing the mckinley t34 competencybased assessment. Mckinley t34 syringe pump children resource pack 168919066. T34 syringe driver instruction video for oxfordshire youtube. Jan 02, 2020 the aim of this selfdirected learning package is to assist you to develop knowledge and skills of the basic principles of care for patients with syringe driver devices. Questioning d state the conditions that will cause the syringe driver to alarm. To assist policy search engine mckinley t34, mckinley, t34, syringe driver, syringe, palliative care. Instruction for the return of mckinley syringe drivers to acute trusts and hospices and. Questioning e explain to patientcarer how to care for syringe driver and when direct observation source. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id.
Fold the open edge in and sew across the top creating one long. Cpcre centre for palliative care research and education. All staff using a syringe pump must be personally competent and accountable in the use and operation of such devices. Guideline for the use of the mckinley t34 syringe pump. A syringe driver is a portable battery powered device that administers medication subcutaneously over a chosen period of time. Management of syringe drivers mckinley t34 st catherines. Device user clinical elearning is a high quality, cost effective way to meet the training needs of qualified healthcare professionals. Hospitalward if applicable please complete or affix.
To reflect on professional issues related to caring for a patient with a syringe driver. Nhs lanarkshire 2007 mckinley t34 syringe pump guideline for use in. Policy and protocol for the use of the cme medical mckinley t34 syringe driver for adults in palliative care policy no. This is mckinley t34 syringe drivers by uhb nhsft multimedia team on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. It can lessen the demand and impact of clinical staff being absent from clinical areas and patient care to attend training. The mckinley t34 syringe driver can be used for patients who. The benefits and drawbacks of syringe drivers in palliative care. Procedure for the use of mckinley t34 syringe driver to deliver a continuous subcutaneous infusion in palliative care for adults page 5 of 41 1. Below are the steps for making a syringe driver bag. Syringe driver policy mersey care nhs foundation trust. Mckinley t34 syringe p or the use of the yringe y cme medical. In conclusion to the above information our syringe driver training can be booked easily.
The aim of this selfdirected learning package is to assist you to develop knowledge and skills of the basic principles of care for patients with syringe driver devices. It allows drugs to be diluted up to approximately 34 mls volume for bd syringes. Indications for use the t34 syringe driver is designed for infusion of medications or fluids requiring. Read the information and the section of the guidelines recommended. Clinical nurse specialist in palliative care beaumont hospital. How to set up a mckinley t34 ambulatory syringe driver 7. Procedure for the use of mckinley t34 syringe driver to. Jun 19, 2017 safely set up and monitor the cme t34 syringe driver. The t34 syringe pump may be used to deliver indicated medications via any common infusion routes including central, peripheral venous, epidural, intraarterial or subcutaneous. The mckinley t34 syringe driver including its clear plastic case is 22cm x 10 1. The course is aimed at all nursing staff caring for patients with a mckinley syringe driver. The t34 is the safety standard in ambulatory syringe pumps offering a comprehensive range of features designed to maximise safe and simple administration of medication, in both hospital and homecare environments. The mckinley t34 syringe pump is a more advanced delivery system than a syringe driver and is a typical example of ambulatory syringe pumps.
Our students benefit from setting up the syringe driver. Mckinley t34 syringe driver guidelines for adult supportive and palliative care version. A syringe containing medication is attached to the driver, which pushes the plunger forward at a controlled rate. All t34 ambulatory syringe pumps need a sponge pad fitted to the battery compartment to prevent battery connection issues mda20190 manufactured by. On successful completion of the competencies, both assessor and assesse will sign the mckinley. Syringe driver training for nurses and healthcare professionals.
When changing the syringe driver using new medication. Jul 06, 2015 this feature is not available right now. Subsequently, the procedures for preparing the patient and driver, and for commencing the infusion, are outlined. Jan 18, 2017 cumbria syringe driver training equipment set up. The course can be shortened for all employees with a responsibility for supporting nurses with the care of a patient with a syringe driver. This has mainly been contributed to confusion between different syringe driver models. T34 compatibility information scottish palliative care guidelines website guidelines for the use of the t34 ambulatory syringe pump by cme medical for adults in. Adapted, with kind permission from nhs lanarkshire keywords minimum of 5. Mckinley t34 syringe driver guidelines for adult palliative care section 1 setting up the syringe driver the mckinley t34 model is calibrated in ml per hour. Csc clinical skills centre dop direct observation of practice. Therefore, it seems timely to consider their wider. Nhsggc cme t34 syringe pump competencies framework for palliative care in adults primary care staff updated september 2015 pdf 91 kb. Syringe driver policy for adult palliative care shft 2018, mckinley t34 syringe pump guidelines for adult.
Mckinley t34 syringe driver for adults in palliative care. Policy and protocol for the use of the cme mckinley t34 syringe driver for adults in palliative care policy no. Ambulatory syringe driver policy including symptom management guidelines cme mckinley t34 mlhour. Review the procedure for setting up a mckinley t34 syringe driver. Mckinley t34 syringe pump guidelines for use in adult palliative care patients. Mckinley t34 syringe driver guidelines for adult palliative care. T34 adult syringe driver guidelines nhs harrogate and rural. Mar 04, 2019 all t34 ambulatory syringe pumps need a sponge pad fitted to the battery compartment to prevent battery connection issues mda20190 manufactured by caesarea medical electronics cme ltd, a. Subcutaneous infusion education home queensland health. Mckinley t34 syringe p or the use of the yringe y cme. Mckinley t34 syringe driver guidelines for adult supportive. The syringe driver awareness training course begins by introducing syringe drivers and their use in palliative care. Subcutaneous infusion device education printable documents. Each individual situation will require its own dynamic andor formal risk assessment.
To increase understanding of the medications used and how to calculate medication doses. The use of syringe pumps must only be carried out by staff who can demonstrate they are competent and confident. These syringe pumps are used by patients for symptom management and are set up to deliver the syringe contents by continuous subcutaneous infusion in millilitres ml per hour over a 24 hour lock on period. This policy is designed to support the administration of subcutaneous drugs, using a syringe driver by registered nurses working in the community setting. Gp supplies is the uks premier online store for medical supplies. Syringe pumps may be used infrequently and competency can be difficult to maintain. Our range includes medical disposables, medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, surgical nursing and first aid equipment from leading brands like instrapac, instramed, instraspec, comfispec, keeler, welch allyn, omron, smith and nephew, ecolab, clinell and many more.
How to set up a mckinley t34 ambulatory syringe driver the mckinley t34 syringe pump is configured to infuse over a 24 hour period. Maintaining their competencies in accordance with their regulatory. Cme mckinley t34 syringe driver training north london. Our syringe driver training and awareness course is designed for nurses and healthcare workers, and delivered by qualified professionals with direct experience of using, operating and troubleshooting syringe drivers in reallife situations. Students enjoy the practical element and the thought provoking discussions. Multiple dates available this is a 3 hour course for registered nurses and doctors who are new to using syringe drivers. This session can be attended as a stand alone session or alongside the symptom management in the last days of life course, which takes place in the morning. Cme mckinley t34 syringe driver training north london hospice. Syringe pumps may be used infrequently and competency can be difficult to maintain as a result. Syringe driver policy for adult supportive and palliative care. This reduces the need for a second syringe pump when giving larger volume drugs, e. For instructions on setting up the mckinley syringe pump please see appendix 1 priming of lines. Learners attending the half day course will leave with a competency document for completion in the workplace. Safe practice in syringe pump management nursing times.
Update and refresher training mckinley t34 syringe drivers. Printable subcutaneous infusion education documents. Pdf the benefits and drawbacks of syringe drivers in. The driver will automatically calculate the rate of administration according to the volume in the syringe. St michaels hospice syringe driver update mckinley t34. Cme t34 syringe pump scottish palliative care guidelines nhs. Competency to set up and administer medicines via syringe pumps should. Appendix 4 mckinley t34 syringe driver practice competencies. Safely set up and monitor the cme t34 syringe driver. Registered nurses please refer to the nmc code to determine your own competency. For groups of 8 or more, syringe driver training can be delivered specifically for your organisation at. Claire britton, specialist nurse practitioner from sobell houses community team, demonstrates how to set up the t34 syringe driver.
Ppt syringe drivers powerpoint presentation free to. Physical features chart of the mckinley syringe pump can be found at appendix 7. Cme medicals elearning programme is an interactive session that requires users to. Using the mckinley t34 syringe pump in palliative care. Policy and procedure for the use of the cme medical mckinley. Discuss the legal and professional considerations around syringe driver use. Require control of their symptoms, with an aim to maintaining their quality of life, and. The date the assessment was completed and the evidence. Nb the 50ml luer lock syringe is the largest syringe that will fit the mckinley t34 syringe pump.
Checklist of equipment needed to set up the syringe driver can also be found at appendix 4 a copy. A 50ml syringe is not recommended for routine use it will not fit. Guidelines for subcutaneous infusion device management in palliative care. Policy and procedure for the use of the cme medical.
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