Using Syringe Drivers

About this activity

This session is designed to give you an overview of syringe drivers, and the different uses they have in the management of symptoms and end of life care. It will also dispel some myths and assumptions about the use of syringe drivers. This session was reviewed by Jane Naismith and Richard Kitchen and last updated in August 2018. Objectives By the end of this session you will be able to: Identify the different locations on a patient where a syringe driver can be used Identify indications for use of a syringe driver List advantages and disadvantages of syringe drivers