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The website http://www.palliativedrugs.com has provided essential independent information about drugs used in palliative and hospice care since 2000 and has over 37 000 members from 153 countries. It contains the online Palliative Care Formulary (PCF) and provides free access to a Bulletin board to stimulate questions and share experiences, a Document library containing 475 items of useful information and a Syringe Driver Survey Database containing details of over 2350 different drug combinations. The UK Palliative Care Formulary 6th edition (book and online version) and Introducing Palliative Care 5th edition can also be purchased via the website. This feature provides a selection of items that have featured in the News and Latest additions sections in recent months; for additional information, please register for free on the website.
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MHRA alert: T34 syringe pumps
The manufacturer, CME Medical, has identified that there can be a ±2 mm overall size difference between battery brands used within their T34 ambulatory syringe pumps. This could result in battery movement, loss of connection and pump shut down. The UK MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) have stated that before use and after each battery change, health professionals should check that the batteries have adequate connection and that technical staff responsible for servicing …
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