Competency information

Details

Set up and perform pre-use checks on syringe driver.

Considerations

  • SOPs for use of syringe drivers.
  • Applications and risks.
  • Specific requirements with respect to safety.
  • Specific precautions for use with paediatric patients.
  • Options available and the patient/area-specific benefits of the options.
  • Software set-up options available on syringe drivers.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 6 Outcome Set up and operate an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) with reference to safety, risk management and therapeutic effects.