12. Operating Instructions – Perform Therapy
12-20 HomeChoice APD Systems Patient At-Home Guide October 2, 2009 07-19-61-244
12.7.2 Reconnect and Continue Treatment
Follow the steps below to reconnect yourself and continue therapy.
Steps to reconnect and continue treatment
1. During the Dwell phase, press
V to display
elapsed DAY DWELL TIME in hours and minutes.
2. When the appropriate Dwell Time is reached,
prepare the room for reconnect.
h NOTE: Do not press V or GO during the last Day Dwell until you are ready
to begin your night treatment.
3. Press
V.
4. Press
GO.
The system reminds you to connect yourself.
WARNING
Follow aseptic technique taught by your
dialysis center when handling lines and
solution bags to reduce the possibility of
infection. Always put on a face mask and wash
and dry (or disinfect) your hands thoroughly.
5. Put on a face mask and wash and dry hands
thoroughly.
6. Remove the FlexiCap disconnect cap from the
patient line connector.