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Bbbananas | 10:54 Thu 17th Feb 2011 | Health & Fitness
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At what point does a consultant, GP, McMillan Nurse etc decide that pain relief via a syringe driver become appropriate? And are they suitable for everyone?

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It's ok - I've just asked one of our district nurses, so I now know for sure the answer. The person I'm thinking about, who I thought might benefit from one, is still capable at present of eating, drinking & swallowing, so it may not be necessary just yet, though I'm sure it will be before long.

Thanks anyway. No-one.
11:33 Thu 17th Feb 2011
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when the patient can't retract the drip.
11:36 Thu 17th Feb 2011
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Thank you tambo.

(I do hope you're not referring to his wife.)
Oh dear, bad joke, poor taste.
11:38 Thu 17th Feb 2011
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couple of things
1) as you said, when the patient can no longer swallow medication
2) for someone who is vomiting a lot (for example if they have bowel obstruction being managed in the community)
16:42 Thu 17th Feb 2011

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