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Syringe drivers in palliative care: a review

1988; SAGE Publishing; Volume: 2; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1177/026921638800200104

1477-030X

D.J. Oliver,

Pediatric Pain Management Techniques

The continuous subcutaneous administration of drugs is both convenient and practical. Portable, battery-driven syringe drivers enable predictable amounts of analgesics or antiemetics to be delivered parenterally. The methods and drugs used are reviewed, including drug compatibility and potential problems.