Abstract: A device for monitoring a manually operated syringe that according to one embodiment includes a basis which is adapted to be connected to a medication administration point of a patient and comprises a syringe insertion port to receive the syringe dispensing tip, the basis being configured such that when the syringe is inserted in the insertion port the syringe barrel is not in direct contact with the basis, and at least part of the syringe barrel projects from the basis in the direction of the barrel axis, and further comprising an image acquisition system arranged on the basis and adapted to capture an image of at least part of the syringe plunger when the syringe is inserted in the insertion port.

Abstract: A device for monitoring a manually operated syringe that according to one embodiment includes a basis which is adapted to be connected to a medication administration point of a patient and comprises a syringe insertion port to receive the syringe dispensing tip, the basis being configured such that when the syringe is inserted in the insertion port the syringe barrel is not in direct contact with the basis, and at least part of the syringe barrel projects from the basis in the direction of the barrel axis, and further comprising an image acquisition system arranged on the basis and adapted to capture an image of at least part of the syringe plunger when the syringe is inserted in the insertion port.