9. Operating Instructions – Change Program
9-34 HomeChoice APD Systems Patient At-Home Guide October 2, 2009 07-19-61-244
9.8 Low Fill Mode
The following sections describe the therapy settings for Low Fill Mode. For
Standard Fill Mode settings, see 9.7, Standard Mode (Standard Fill Mode), on
page 9-9.
WARNING
Patients whose Fill volumes are less than 1000 mL may
normally drain slowly. These patients typically weigh less
than 44 lbs (20 kg). Use of the Low Fill Mode minimizes the
incidence of LOW DRAIN VOLUME and CAUTION: NEGATIVE
UF alarms. These alarms can not be bypassed to prevent an
increased intraperitoneal volume (IIPV) situation in Low
Fill Mode. The Negative UF Limit should not be raised
above 50% and the Minimum Drain Volume % should not
be lowered below 85%, (the default values). It is required
that the Low Recirculation Volume Set be used with Low
Fill Mode procedures.
IIPV could result in a feeling of abdominal discomfort,
serious injury, or death. See page 18-58 for IIPV symptoms
or if IIPV is suspected.
Additional care should be taken to monitor for IIPV
symptoms for those patients not able to communicate
essential information to their caregiver during treatment.
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