Luer-lok syringe (usually 10ml but 20ml or 30ml may be used)
infusion or (giving) set (chose the smallest volume)
fine gauge needle (23G or 25G butterfly)
clear adhesive film dressing
diluent (usually water for injection)
medication as prescribed
label to be attached to the syringe
Preparing the infusion:
note the volume (ml) that measures 48mm in length. This will vary with different makes and sizes of syringe
dissolve powdered drugs to be used with sterile water for injection
draw up drugs into the syringe and dilute to the volume required with sterile water for injection
invert the syringe several times to ensure good mixing
the infusion line will need to be primed if you are initiating treatment or re-siting the infusion. Connect the infusion (giving set) to the luer lock and prime the infusion line with the contents of the syringe
label the syringe clearly with the patient's name and infusion contents and dose
Reference:
(1) West Midlands Palliative Care Physicians (2007). Palliative care - guidelines for the use of drugs in symptom control.
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