Treetops Clinical Demonstration: How to set up a syringe driver using a prime and load technique

Please note: This video has been created by Treetops Hospice to complement the syringe driver training given within South Derbyshire.
It is intended to be used by Nursing Home staff within Derbyshire who have completed the training provided by Treetops.
Those who follow the video guidance should accept professional accountability and maintain the standards of professional practice as set by the appropriate regulatory body applicable to their professional role. You should act in accordance with the express and implied terms of your contract of employment.
In this video, Treetops Hospice Clinical Facilitator, Faye, demonstrates how to set up a syringe driver using a prime and load technique.
For more information about Treetops Hospice, head to www.treetops.org.uk
About Treetops Hospice
Treetops Hospice, the leading end-of-life care charity in Derby, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, provides nursing care and emotional support for adults with life-limiting conditions, and their families, and those who've been bereaved.
The charity provides support from diagnosis onwards for patients with conditions such as cancer, motor neurone disease and heart and respiratory conditions.
This year, Treetops is very proud to be celebrating 40 years of caring for people and their families in our local community. During this time, the hospice has supported thousands of patients with end-of-life nursing care and bereavement counselling.
Treetops has achieved this amazing milestone thanks to dedicated volunteers who help across the whole hospice and in the 19 Treetops charity shops, a hard-working staff team, and supporters, past and present.
Last year, a team of Treetops Hospice at Home nurses provided over 20,000 hours of care to terminally-ill patients, working day and night to give much-needed support.
Treetops team of bereavement counsellors provided over 4,500 counselling sessions - more than 900 of them to children and young people. Wellbeing team members provide valuable information and support to those who need it.
Treetops is doing all it can to continue to support those in most need and welcomes donations to ensure the future of the hospice and its services: www.treetopshospice.org.uk/donate
A counselling session for a bereaved child costs £34.50. An overnight Hospice at Home nursing shift for a patient at the end of life costs £108.
For more information or support call 0115 949 1264 or head to the Treetops Hospice website: www.treetops.org.uk
Treetops Hospice, Derby Road, Risley, Derbyshire, DE72 3SS
0115 949 1264 | www.treetopshospice.org.uk
Registered Charity Number 519540

[@siscannao2832]

This is so beautiful to watch and well explained in detailed , thank you 🙏🙏

[@asmasultana3808]

You are amazing, you explain all the small details as well, thanks 😊

[@treetopshospice]

Thank you so much for your kind comment Asma.

[@nellyudyudy6729]

Thank you so much, that was very explanatory and helpful.

[@ayodejisunday]

@stey you’re wonderful! You’ve explained it very well and also explained potential issues.

[@keeranhedy8782]

Thank you for the informative and concise information

[@taraphuyal8249]

Thank you for sharing your video to us! its so informative and useful!

[@treetopshospice]

Thank you for your kind comment. We're glad you found it helpful.

[@danakanie]

Thank you for an amazing explanation, I would to have a copy of the Derbyshire community guidance about mixing medications,

[@treetopshospice]

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[@martinmaximca3284]

Excellent tutorial..thank you

[@edahakintunde3475]

Excellent explanation and demonstration

[@treetopshospice]

Many thanks!

[@ifeomajames5591]

Thank you so much. This is a detailed explanation.

[@treetopshospice]

Glad it was helpful!

[@margarethurd8603]

Brilliant,Thank you.

[@treetopshospice]

Thank you.

[@modestaazike6107]

Thanks so much, this is well explained and understandable

[@treetopshospice]

You're very welcome!

[@stellairiferi8492]

Thanks for your detail explanation

[@treetopshospice]

Glad it was helpful!

[@NurseNenyeTV]

Thanks for sharing

[@marthaighalo9608]

Thank you for this

[@treetopshospice]

Glad you found it of use.

[@aneakjoseph4218]

Good video. Can I ask, why 18mls?

[@vivianebereonwu3646]

This is really amazing, so concise and clear . Thank have really learnt alot. My question is if it has to be more than 2 medications, how much volume of diluent should be drawn and the ml of luer lock Syringe should be used.

[@treetopshospice]

Thank you for your lovely comments.
Please see the Derbyshire Alliance End of Life Toolkit (derbyshire.eolcare.uk/) for guidance on combining three medications in a syringe driver. The document is called - Palliative-Care-Syringe-driver-compatibility-v7.1-final-Aug-2020-CRH-DCHS.pdf (eolcare.uk).
The total volume/syringe size will be different depending on which medications are required.
NOTE THIS IS DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY GUIDANCE AND TOTAL VOLUMES CAN VARY IN OTHER AREAS. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR LOCAL GUIDANCE.

[@getrudehombasha6365]

Thanx for the guide

[@treetopshospice]

Happy to help

[@lindaamoahkroduah476]

Thank you

[@ntombehlubinelani8781]

Clear and concise

[@treetopshospice]

Thank you for your feedback. Much appreciated.

[@sayoadeleye2176]

Thanks so much. You're a great teacher

[@treetopshospice]

Thank you Sayo! Your kind comment is much appreciated.

[@noelmelecio7268]

Great video! Was just wondering of the rate?is it preset? Are we able to change the rate?

[@treetopshospice]

Thanks for your lovely comment. Please email [e-mail] for more information.

[@katherinew3555]

How do you load the syringe

[@theophilusdadzie4245]

I have a question to ask, why did you fill the syringe with the injection and water for injection sum up to 18ml but not 20ml????

[@aravindia]

thanks for instructions. Can you tell how to calibrate it? thanks

[@treetopshospice]

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