Clinical Guidelines for the Safe Use of McKinley T34 Syringe Pump

LABELLINGNo Action Rationale1 All syringes containing drug additives must be labelled To ensure accurate recordkeeping2 If there is any doubt as to the contents of a syringe, thecontents should be discarded into denaturing kit.3 Complete the label details in black ink or other indelibleprint. The label requires to state: The name of the patient for whom it is intended; The date and time of preparation; The full name of the person preparing thecontents; The name and quantity of all drugs; The name of the diluent; The total volume of the contents; The time period over which the contents are tobe infused; The intended route of infusion; The date and time the infusion started4 Ensure the label does not interfere with the mechanismof the infusion device, i.e. where there is contact withthe barrel clamp arm.5 Attach the label to the syringe. Ensure that the labeldoes not obscure any visuals scales.To ensure that any risks to thepatient are minimised and tocomply with Halton & StHelens Primary Care TrustPolicy for the Disposal ofControlled Drugs.To ensure accurate recordkeeping.Ensuring safe practice and toprevent malfunctioning ofpumpTo ensure the visual scalescan be viewed during theinfusionCONNECTING INFUSION SET TO THE SYRINGENo Action Rationale1 McKinley infusion sets must be used To ensure the correct infusionfor the administration ofmedication via a syringepump.2 Connect it securely to the syringe To prevent leakage andwastage of medications anddisconnection3 If it is a new infusion set, prime the line Prevents time delay in patientreceiving medicationPage 12 of 33