A syringe driver is a small, battery-powered pump that delivers medication from a syringe at a constant rate throughout the day and night.
It’s common to feel nervous about having a syringe driver but most people find that they are very helpful for managing pain and other symptoms and give a feeling of reassurance.
A syringe driver is a small, battery-powered device that holds a syringe with medication. The device usually delivers the medication over 24 hours, occasionally less.
The medication is given slowly through an injection under your skin (this is sometimes called continuous subcutaneous infusion).