Contact numbers for help and support District Nurse Central Point of Access 0300 003 1902 (08:00 - 23:00) Farleigh Hospice Advice Line and Hospice and Home 01245 455478 (08:00 - 20:00)
St Helena Hospice, Single point Single Point provides a telephone advice helpline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on: 01206 890360. Primecare Palliative Direct Dial 08456 413 227 (22:30 - 08:00)
Understanding My Syringe Pump What is a syringe pump? The syringe pump is a small battery operated pump that pushes a syringe to deliver a continuous steady flow of injected medication. The syringe that is connected to the pump is filled with medication prescribed by your doctor to help control your symptoms. The medication is reviewed on a regular basis and may be changed if necessary.
Why Do I Need a syringe pump? You might have been given a syringe pump in order to help control pain, sickness, distress or secretions. Your nurse or doctor will explain to you why it’s being used and answer your questions. Syringe drivers are used, for example, when:
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You have pain and/or other symptoms, and a regular flow of medication is needed to control it. You need repeated injections to keep you comfortable.
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