From reviews of the previous edition:
'This book is a valuable resource providing a wealth of information about the use of syringe drivers and CSCIs in palliative care and should be readily available wherever syringe drivers are used. One can only imagine the trouble experienced by the authors in researching, collating and presenting all the data, but I know the second edition will be even better.' -IAHPC Website
'The straightforward comprehensive style and in-depth coverage of the subject should, along with its relatively low cost, ensure that this book will soon be found in nearly all palliative care units.' -Progress in Palliative Care, Vol 10, No 4 2002
'A welcome resource... This book will be an excellent source of information for palliative care practitioners and should be readily available as a valuable reference source.' -Palliative Medicine, 26 2002
'I would highly recommend it as a resource handbook for any service where syringe drivers are used for symptom control.' -Centre for Palliative Care Research and Education August 2003
Completely up to date with details on all new developments in this field
New to this edition
A new co-author from Australia
Completely rewritten to incorporate two new devices and includes information on the giving set, a topic that is now of great interest to doctors and nurses working in palliative medicine
The symptom control section has been reviewed and updated, in particular the management of pain and nausea/vomiting
Inclusion of at least 150 new entries in the compatability section, including data relating to the newly available drug, oxycodone
The delivery of two, three, four or even five drugs in the same syringe is now considered routine practice. A continuous subcutaneous infusion is an effective method of drug administration that is particularly suited to palliative care when other routes are inappropriate. Palliative care patients frequently have multiple symptoms that require the use of numerous drugs; as the patient's condition deteriorates, the oral route is often no longer suitable and the syringe driver ensures continued symptom control. This route increases patient comfort as it avoids the need for repeated injections, plasma concentration levels of drugs remain constant, and it maintains the patient's sense of independence.
There have been several developments in this field since the first edition of this book was published, including new devices and drugs. The compatibility data are greatly expanded, covering an extensive list of drug combinations. The book consists of four chapters. The first chapter provides an overview of syringe drivers and continuous subcutaneous infusions, including detailed set up information. The second chapter provides detailed, referenced information about drugs that are likely to be delivered via a continuous subcutaneous infusion. The third chapter concentrates on the use of continuous subcutaneous infusions to control specific symptoms. Finally, an extenisve list of compatibility tables is located in the fourth chapter.
The Syringe Driver' has proved to be an essential source of information for doctors, nurses, and pharmacists who work in palliative medicine.
Contents
1 Continuous subcutaneous infusions and syringe drivers
2 Drug information
3 Symptom control with the syringe driver
4 Compatability data tables
'This book is a valuable resource providing a wealth of information about the use of syringe drivers and CSCIs in palliative care and should be readily available wherever syringe drivers are used. One can only imagine the trouble experienced by the authors in researching, collating and presenting all the data, but I know the second edition will be even better.' -IAHPC Website
'The straightforward comprehensive style and in-depth coverage of the subject should, along with its relatively low cost, ensure that this book will soon be found in nearly all palliative care units.' -Progress in Palliative Care, Vol 10, No 4 2002
'A welcome resource... This book will be an excellent source of information for palliative care practitioners and should be readily available as a valuable reference source.' -Palliative Medicine, 26 2002
'I would highly recommend it as a resource handbook for any service where syringe drivers are used for symptom control.' -Centre for Palliative Care Research and Education August 2003
Completely up to date with details on all new developments in this field
New to this edition
A new co-author from Australia
Completely rewritten to incorporate two new devices and includes information on the giving set, a topic that is now of great interest to doctors and nurses working in palliative medicine
The symptom control section has been reviewed and updated, in particular the management of pain and nausea/vomiting
Inclusion of at least 150 new entries in the compatability section, including data relating to the newly available drug, oxycodone
The delivery of two, three, four or even five drugs in the same syringe is now considered routine practice. A continuous subcutaneous infusion is an effective method of drug administration that is particularly suited to palliative care when other routes are inappropriate. Palliative care patients frequently have multiple symptoms that require the use of numerous drugs; as the patient's condition deteriorates, the oral route is often no longer suitable and the syringe driver ensures continued symptom control. This route increases patient comfort as it avoids the need for repeated injections, plasma concentration levels of drugs remain constant, and it maintains the patient's sense of independence.
There have been several developments in this field since the first edition of this book was published, including new devices and drugs. The compatibility data are greatly expanded, covering an extensive list of drug combinations. The book consists of four chapters. The first chapter provides an overview of syringe drivers and continuous subcutaneous infusions, including detailed set up information. The second chapter provides detailed, referenced information about drugs that are likely to be delivered via a continuous subcutaneous infusion. The third chapter concentrates on the use of continuous subcutaneous infusions to control specific symptoms. Finally, an extenisve list of compatibility tables is located in the fourth chapter.
The Syringe Driver' has proved to be an essential source of information for doctors, nurses, and pharmacists who work in palliative medicine.
Contents
1 Continuous subcutaneous infusions and syringe drivers
2 Drug information
3 Symptom control with the syringe driver
4 Compatability data tables