baxter HomeChoice - Low Ultrafiltration (UF)

07-19-61-244 October 2, 2009 HomeChoice APD Systems Patient At-Home Guide 18-13
18. Troubleshooting
18.3.6 Low Ultrafiltration (UF)
WARNING
Bypassing a LOW UF alarm can leave fluid in the peritoneal
cavity and result in an increased intraperitoneal volume
(IIPV) situation.
IIPV can result in a feeling of abdominal discomfort,
serious injury, or death.
If any patient, or patient caregiver, suspects the patient has
IIPV during a treatment, press
STOP immediately, then
press
V and initiate a Manual Drain. The Manual Drain
procedure is located in 18.5, Manual Drain Procedure, on
page 18-53. See 18.8, Increased Intraperitoneal Volume
(IIPV), on page 18-58 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.
LOW UF
Display Message:
Cause: The UF Target was not met.
This setting is programmed as a part of the Last Manual
Drain feature.
 When ALARM: YES is set, this is an audible Manual
Restart Alarm.
 When ALARM: NO is set, this is a silent Manual Restart
Alarm with a display message only.
LOW UF