Management of Subcutaneous Infusions in Palliative Care

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  • Section 1: The Patient and Family/Carer Experience
  • Section 2: General Equipment
  • Section 3: Selection and Preparation of the Site
  • Section 4: Drugs and Diluents
  • Section 5: Patient and Family/Carer Education
  • Section 6: Patient Assessment and Troubleshooting
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Learning Modules

The learning package is presented in the following sections: Introduction Section 1: The Patient and Family/Carer Experience Section 2: General Equipment Section 3: Selection and Preparation of the Site Section 4: Drugs and Diluents Section 5: Patient and Family/Carer Education Section 6: Patient Assessment and Troubleshooting Self Assessment

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Learning Objectives

Following successful completion of this package, you should be able to:

• discuss the indications and contraindications for subcutaneous infusions in palliative care;
  
• explain management and safety principles when using infusion devices;
  
• discuss principles of appropriate site selection for insertion of a cannula;
  
• describe strategies for preventing site related problems;
  
• identify drugs commonly used in subcutaneous infusions, and their indications for use;
  
• provide accurate information and education to patients and families/carers using subcutaneous infusion devices;
  
• safely monitor the patient with a subcutaneous infusion in situ.