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The arterial patient line is primed by gravity and is not counted in the
preset prime volume.
Example: If the priming volume is set to 300 ml, the remaining saline volume
in a 1-liter saline bag after the complete prime procedure would be less than
700 ml.
Tips to minimize saline loss during set up:
1. Verify the venous line is properly inserted in the venous clamp.
2. Ensure the caps are secured on the dialyzer dialysate ports.
3. Clamp the infusion line before spiking the saline bag.
4. Ensure the arterial bloodline clamp is open and venous clamp is
closed when gravity priming of arterial line.
5. Clamp the arterial line as soon as saline has reached the prime
bucket (some air may still be present).
6. Ensure priming via the blood pump occurs as soon as the arterial line
is primed.
7. Unclamp the blue venous clamp before starting the blood pump.
8. Raise the venous chamber level during the initial prime cycle.
9. Connect arterial and venous lines for recirculation before selecting
the Recirculation option.
Note:
Wait to turn the dialyzer and stop the blood pump until the
dialysate flow path turns green
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The exterior surfaces should be cleaned after treatment, using
wipes moistened with ethanol (70%), isopropanol (60%), or sodium
hypochlorite (1%).
Note: Highly wetted wipes may cause fluid to drip along sensitive
components of the blood panel, like the priming detector
highlighted on the picture. Residual detergent and/or film
remaining on the priming detector may result in incorrect
detection of blood, which could result in unnecessary alarms
and interfere with the priming process.
• If hypochlorite is used after the allotted dry time, remove residual
chemical / film by wiping with water.
• If highly wetted wipes are used, eliminate the excess fluid, and dry
the priming detector after cleaning
• Hypochlorite (bleach) cleaning agent could leave a film on the
priming detector; removal of the residual film using an isopropanol
alcohol pad is recommended.
Surface Cleaning and Disinfection
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