Syringe Driver : Continuous Subcutaneous Infusions in Palliative Care

Andrew Dickman

ISBN 10: 0198733720 / ISBN 13: 9780198733720

Published by OUP Oxford, 2016

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The syringe driver is a simple and cost-effective method of delivering a continuous subcutaneous infusion (CSCI). A CSCI provides a safe and effective way of drug administration and can be used to maintain symptom control in patients who are no longer able to take oral medication. There have been several developments in this field since the third edition of this highly successful book. The text in this edition has been completely revised, incorporating new treatment options and an extensive list of new compatibility data. This book serves as a valuable reference source, providing comprehensive review of syringe driver use and administration of drugs by CSCI. The first chapter provides an overview of syringe drivers and CSCIs, including a useful array of frequently asked questions. The second chapter provides information about the chemistry of drug incompatibility and degradation. The third chapter comprises revised and referenced information relating to most drugs likely to be administered by CSCI using a syringe driver. The fourth chapter discusses the control of specific symptoms that are often encountered when CSCIs are required. The fifth and final chapter contains an extensive, referenced list of compatibility and stability data relating to drug combinations administered by CSCI.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Syringe Driver : Continuous Subcutaneous Infusions in Palliative Care
• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198733720
• ISBN 13: 9780198733720
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 156H x 33D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 156 millimeters height by 33 millimeters depth
• Weight: 913 grams

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Synopsis

The syringe driver is a simple and cost-effective method of delivering a continuous subcutaneous infusion (CSCI). A CSCI provides a safe and effective way of drug administration and can be used to maintain symptom control in patients who are no longer able to take oral medication.

There have been several developments in this field since the third edition of this highly successful book. The text in this edition has been completely revised, incorporating new treatment options and an extensive list of new compatibility data.

This book serves as a valuable reference source, providing comprehensive review of syringe driver use and administration of drugs by CSCI. The first chapter provides an overview of syringe drivers and CSCIs, including a useful array of frequently asked questions. The second chapter provides information about the chemistry of drug incompatibility and degradation. The third chapter comprises revised and referenced information relating to most drugs likely to be administered by CSCI using a syringe driver. The fourth chapter discusses the control of specific symptoms that are often encountered when CSCIs are required. The fifth and final chapter contains an extensive, referenced list of compatibility and stability data relating to drug combinations administered by CSCI.

About the Author

Andrew Dickman, Consultant Pharmacist, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Blackpool, Lancashire, UK,Jennifer Schneider, Associate Professor, Pharmacy, University of Newcastle, Australia