Tools for Practice

Continuous Subcutaneous Infusion (CSCI) Protocol

Description:

This protocol supports the practice of administering one or more medications via Continuous Subcutaneous Infusion (CSCI) delivered by Computerized Ambulatory Drug Delivery (CADD®) pump to patients/clients receiving care in Tertiary Hospice Palliative Care Units (THPCU), Hospice Residences, and Home Health in Fraser Health (FH). It is intended to guide the practice of physicians, nurses and pharmacists in the use of CSCI.   Also related document:
http://www.fraserhealth.ca/media/Hospice_LearningModules_CADDPumps.pdf

Author(s):

Fraser Health

Year:

2011