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Training/reference
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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Training/reference
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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Contents
Training/reference
Cartridge Diagram Set-up Initiate Prime Manage Treatment Settings Prepare for Patient Connections Launch Treatment Monitor Treatment Treatment: Common Procedures Temporary Disconnection End Treatment and Returning Blood Troubleshooting NxStage Customer Service
material. Not intended to replace User's Guide.
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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Training/reference
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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Contents
Training/reference
Cartridge Diagram Set-up Initiate Prime Manage Treatment Settings Prepare for Patient Connections Launch Treatment Monitor Treatment Treatment: Common Procedures Temporary Disconnection End Treatment and Returning Blood Troubleshooting NxStage Customer Service
material. Not intended to replace User's Guide.
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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CAR-160
Waste line
(yellow clamp)
Tberapy fluid
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(green clamp)
Venous
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(blue clamp) .~
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Post-filter port
(blue clamp)
Training/reference material. Not intended to replace User's Guide.
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A \
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Set-up
Wash Hands Gather Supplies Hang bags if needed Prepare the Cycler
Open door Turn ON the power to both the cycler and fluid warmer. Pure flow will be on. Tighten patient lines on priming spike, then lift priming spike from cartridge Insert cartridge (press tubing in to ~ squares- air detectors) Shut door Cartridge, saline, syringes, fluid and access supplies
"Open the Door turn on the lights" Pure flow never gets turned off.
Training/reference
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A \
Prepare drain line extension (Beginning of the week tie tube on IV pole on back) if using bags.
Training/reference material. Not intended to replace User's Guide.
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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This is the Red/ white/ blue to get air out of lines. Red line first, filter second, blue line third.
Training/reference
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A \
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How Fast Screen Red -This is the starting Blood flow. 2.00 Yellow-This is how fast Fluid is removed from you per hour.
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Training/reference
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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Attach saline line (white) to saline "T" (.a:ea Whl~ clamp) DO NOT UNCLAMP Connect cartridge therapy fluid inlet (green) to warmer outlet or Pure Flow cabinet (green) and unclamp. Clamp and disconnect drain line (yellow) and connect to drain line extension or Pure Flow cabinet on front, then unclamp. Wash Hands Prepare the vascular access
Training/reference
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2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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Launch Treatment
Connect to Patient Access:
Clamp and disconnect red and blue patient lines from the priming spike. Connect to patient access and unclamp
Verify:
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white clamps)
2. Dialysate fluid lines (green clamps) are unclarnped And if using bags: The unused MLA lines are clamped The warmer is turned to the 12 o'clock position The warmer air trap vent is clamped The warmer outlet and fluid inlet line are unclamped 3. Patient lines (red and blue) are unclarnped 4. The waste line and the drain line extension or to Pure Flow cabinet are unclarnped.
Start therapy
Press GO on pure flow control panel (If not done) Press TREATMENT (see 7, then 8 in yellow caution window). Increase to prescribed blood flow and then Dialysate.
Training/reference material. Not intended to replace User's Guide.
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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Monitor Treatment
Document on flow sheet as directed Monitor:
Access pressure (i.e. 50 to 200) Venous pressure (i.e. <250-300) Effluent pressure (close to venous pressure) Ultrafiltration volume (actual fluid removed) Rates: therapy fluid, ultrafiltration, blood flow Ensure patient lines are visible Vital signs and response to therapy. DIALYSATE bags draining equally Saline line is primed and double clamped (red and white clamps) Warmer air trap full, vent if necessary Arterial pressure pod full - pressures within range Post-filter cap for air (if so, extract air with a syringe, hold the syringe upright and inject any blood back through the post filter cap port then clamp the post filter cap port securely). Promptly respond to all Alarms and Cautions
Access max: 260 Venous max: 300 Effluent: close to venous pressure
Training/reference
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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Note volume of saline, open saline line (~ and white clamps) and occlude arterial patient line proximal to saline "T" . When complete, remove occlusion to arterial patient line and reclamp saline line (j:et1 and white clamp) vJh~e... Add saline bolus volume to fluid balance calculations if not previously added in to the total UF goal at the beginning of treatment.
Training/reference
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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Temporary Disconnection
Recirculation of the Blood Circuit Complete rinseback, ending with the arterial patient line (red clamp) connected to the priming spike (red port). Clamp and disconnect venous patient line (blue clamp) from the access, attach it to the priming spike (blue port), then unclamp. Press TREATMENT and set therapy fluid at 0.1 L/hr, ultrafiltration rate to zero and increase blood flow rate to 250-350 ml/min to create venous pressure of 40 or higher.
Low venous pressure alarms may occur. If so, reset alarm and increase blood flow rate to increase venous pressure.
Training/reference material. Not intended to replace User's Guide.
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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Draw up flushes in the syringes that are hanging from the priming spike.
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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Draw up flushes in the syringes that are hanging from the priming spike.
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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i.e. still in treatment mode and there is time to move the arterial patient line.
A low venous pressure #20, #21 may occur with the blood pump rate turned down).
When venous patient line (blue clamp) is clear, press STOP. Clamp and disconnect venous patient line (blue clamp) from patient and reconnect to the blue port on the priming spike.
Training/reference material. Not intended to replace User's Guide.
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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A low venous pressure #20, #21 may occur with the blood pump rate turned down).
When venous patient line (blue clamp) is clear, press STOP. Clamp and disconnect venous patient line (blue clamp) from patient and reconnect to the blue port on the priming spike.
Training/reference material. Not intended to replace User's Guide.
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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Troubleshooting
Press MUTE Identify condition and follow instructions to correct the problem Press STOP Press TREATMENT to continue
Training/reference
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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Cause
Arterial line kinked or clamped OR Access pressure pod error
How to Correct
Check arterial access or unkink or unclamp red line OR See Alarm Chart (C-6) Follow steps for resetting access pressure pod membrane. See Alarm Chart (C-6) Follow steps for resetting access pressure pod membrane. Check arterial needle, unkink or unclamp red line, check blue line, check for clotted filter with saline bolus.
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Access pressure pod connection kinked, OR clamped, leaking, or not connected OR Access pressure pod error Arterial line kinked or clamped OR venous line disconnected, OR clotted filter
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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Cause
Air entering blood circuit, OR poor flow through arterial access OR Loose connection at arterial access Air entering blood circuit, OR Arterial connection loose OR Arterial access dislodged or disconnected Drain line occluded, OR therapy line occluded, OR clotted filter
How to Correct
Follow steps for arterial air recovery on alarm chart (C-3)
10 -
High balance
chamber pressure Check Waste Line Empty Therapy Fluid Bags OR Loose Therapy Fluid connection OR Warmer disposable air trap full of air
Check for closed clamps or cap on drain line, check for closed clamps on therapy fluid line, check for kinked lines on dialyzer.
14 -
Gently pull on the inlet and outlet lines of the Fluid warmer bag.
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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Training/reference
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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Cause
End of Treatment / Rinseback Infusing Fluid Bolus Fluid Balance System Check Parameter Limit Exceeded Blood Pump Off Target Volume Reached Blood Circulation Only Alarms Overridden Pressure Limits Not Locked Auto High Pressure Recovery Air Recovery Underway Air Detected in Fluid Line Inlel Venous Pressure Low Venous Pressure Decreasing Effluent Pressure Decreasing Access Pressure Decreasing to Low Limit Access Pod Error/Rest Access Pressure Pod Filter Pressure Error/Reset Filter Pressure Pod Venous Pressure Approaching High Alarm Limit Check Filter for Clotting Venous Pressure Increasing Power Failure Fluid Cooldown Underway Continue Treatment/Fluid Cooldown Complete Cartridge Life Exceeded Preventive Maintenance Due Treatment Complete Reconfigure Cartridge Line Tap Filter to Remove Air (Optional) Pressure Offset Rezeroing Needed Correct Settings Conflict Service Mode Activated
Action
None None None Set a Value Too Low or Too High Press Treatment/Add Fluid to Continue UF Volume Target Reached Fluid Removal Rates Set to Zero Temporary Override of Alarms (Monitor until Green) Pump Rate Change (Monitor until Green) Alarm Reset After Red Alarm (None) If No Air Noted Press Treatment to Continue/If Air Remove
Empty Therapy Fluid Bags/Loose Connections/Warmer Full of Air/Air in Tubing Arterial Flow Problem KCONenous Line Leak or Disconnection/Clotted Filter Arterial Flow Problem KCONenous Line Leak or Disconnection/Clotted Filter Arterial Flow Problem KCO/Clotted Filter/Filtration Fraction Too High Arterial KCO/Clotted Filter/Filtration Fraction Too High/Effluent Line KCO
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12 14 20 21 23 24 25 27 30 31 32 40 51 52 70 71 72 80 81 88 93 999
Access Pressure Connection KCO, Leaking or Not Connected Filter Pressure Connection KCO, Leaking or Not Connected Venous Flow Problem KCONenous Needle Infiltration Clotted Filter Venous Flow Problem KCONenous Need Infiltration or Clotted If Power Restored/Press Treatment/Add Fluid to Continue Red Alarm-50 Cleared Fluid <38.5 C after Red Alarm-50 Press Treatment to Resume Cartridge TimeNolume Limit Exceeded/End Tx Replace Cartridge Complete Treatment and Schedule Maintenance User Opened Door at End of Treatment Operator Parameter #25 set to 1/Press Add Fluid to Continue Filter May Be Checked For Air/Priming Procedure Underway
Cycler was Powered Up with Door Closed and/or a Cartridge Installed Parameter Set to a Value Which Conflicts with Previous Value/Re-Enter Values
Proprietary and Confidential - For internal use only. May not be copied or distributed without written permission from DaVita Inc.
Description
Alarm Test Passed Venous Air Arterial Air Check Fluid Line Inlet (Air Detected) Venous Pressure Low (Blood Circuit) Venous Pressure Decreasing (Blood Circuit) Effluent Pressure Low (Blood Circuit) Effluent Pressure Decreasing (Blood Circuit) Access Pressure at Low Limit Venous Pressure High Clotting Detected High TMP: TMP >500mmHg Waste Line Pressure High Fluid Balance System Failure High Balance Chamber Pressure Therapy Inlet Occlusion Failed Power Recovery Fluid Temperature High Blood Detected in Effluent Line Failed Blood Leak Detector Waste Line Check Failure Failed Alarm Test UF Occlusion Test Failure Pressure Offset Rezeroing Needed Pressure Offset Rezeroing Failed Fluid Circuit Test Failure Cartridge Leak Probable System Alarms Blood Leak High
2009 DaVita Inc. All rights reserved.
Action
None Required Assess For Air (Pt to blood pump) Check Connections/Poor Flow Check Priming Fluid/Kinked Tubing KCO in Pt Arterial Line/Poor Arterial Flow/Clotted Filter KCO in Pt Arterial Line/Poor Arterial Flow/Clotted Filter
Arterial Flow Low/KCO Effluent Line/Filtration Fraction Too High/Clotted Filter Arterial Flow Low/KCO Effluent Line/Filtration Fraction Too High/Clotted Filter Assess KCO in Pt line/Poor Arterial Flow/Arterial Pressure Pod error
Assess KCO in Venous LineNenous Line Clotted Check Filter for Clotting/Clotted Filter
Check Filter/KCO Venous Filter Line/Clotting Venous Header Waste Line occluded/Waste Bag Full/Low effluent pressure-Low Arterial Flow
TERMINATE TREATMENT
KCO in Circuit line/Clotted Filter/Air or Fluid in Balancing System Check Fluid Inlet/Air or Fluid in Balancing System
Perform Manual Rinseback If System Not Clotted Warmer Set Too High/Therapy Fluid Bags too Warm Filter Membrane Leak/Air in Effluent/Filtration Fraction Too High Blood Leak Detector Lens and/or Mirror Not Clean Cartridge Not Properly Loaded Improper Priming/Faulty Cartridge/Cycler Malfunction Cartridge Not Properly Loaded Blocked/Kinked Fluid Lines/Pressure Offset Error Cycler Unable to Adjust Variable Pressure Offset on Start up Check Cartridge for Leaks/Malfunction of Fluid Balancing System Cartridge Integrity Compromised System Error/lnternal Communication Error
Indicates Blood Leak Detector Malfunction/Fluid Has Interfered with Blood Leak
Proprietary and Confidential - For internal use only. May not be copied or distributed without written permission from DaVita Inc.
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Training/reference
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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.'J
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Contents
Training/reference
Cartridge Diagram Set-up Initiate Prime Manage Treatment Settings Prepare for Patient Connections Launch Treatment Monitor Treatment Treatment: Common Procedures Temporary Disconnection End Treatment and Returning Blood Troubleshooting NxStage Customer Service
material. Not intended to replace User's Guide.
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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CAR-160
Waste line
(yellow clamp)
Tberapy fluid
inl
(green clamp)
Venous
patient lin", ~
(blue clamp) .~
(\~
h-'"
. ~
~'.1- .;.:
'j
! .., 1"-::' ~
_
I I
'J
!
~~ \
,.:..::',a
t
Post-filter port
(blue clamp)
Training/reference material. Not intended to replace User's Guide.
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A \
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Set-up
Wash Hands Gather Supplies Hang bags if needed Prepare the Cycler
Open door Turn ON the power to both the cycler and fluid warmer. Pure flow will be on. Tighten patient lines on priming spike, then lift priming spike from cartridge Insert cartridge (press tubing in to ~ squares- air detectors) Shut door Cartridge, saline, syringes, fluid and access supplies
"Open the Door turn on the lights" Pure flow never gets turned off.
Training/reference
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A \
Prepare drain line extension (Beginning of the week tie tube on IV pole on back) if using bags.
Training/reference material. Not intended to replace User's Guide.
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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This is the Red/ white/ blue to get air out of lines. Red line first, filter second, blue line third.
Training/reference
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A \
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How Fast Screen Red -This is the starting Blood flow. Zoo Yellow-This is how fast Fluid is removed from you per hour.
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Training/reference
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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Attach saline line (white) to saline "T" (.a:ea Whl~ clamp) DO NOT UNCLAMP Connect cartridge therapy fluid inlet (green) to warmer outlet or Pure Flow cabinet (green) and unclamp. Clamp and disconnect drain line (yellow) and connect to drain line extension or Pure Flow cabinet on front, then unclamp. Wash Hands Prepare the vascular access
Training/reference
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2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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Launch Treatment
Connect to Patient Access:
Clamp and disconnect red and blue patient lines from the priming spike. Connect to patient access and unclamp
Verify:
Wh-,1-e...
white clamps)
2. Dialysate fluid lines (green clamps) are unclarnped And if using bags: The unused MLA lines are clamped The warmer is turned to the 12 o'clock position The warmer air trap vent is clamped The warmer outlet and fluid inlet line are unclamped 3. Patient lines (red and blue) are unclarnped 4. The waste line and the drain line extension or to Pure Flow cabinet are unclarnped.
Start therapy
Press GO on pure flow control panel (If not done) Press TREATMENT (see 7, then 8 in yellow caution window). Increase to prescribed blood flow and then Dialysate.
Training/reference material. Not intended to replace User's Guide.
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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Monitor Treatment
Document on flow sheet as directed Monitor:
Access pressure (i.e. 50 to 200) Venous pressure (i.e. <250-300) Effluent pressure (close to venous pressure) Ultrafiltration volume (actual fluid removed) Rates: therapy fluid, ultrafiltration, blood flow Ensure patient lines are visible Vital signs and response to therapy. DIALYSATE bags draining equally Saline line is primed and double clamped (red and white clamps) Warmer air trap full, vent if necessary Arterial pressure pod full - pressures within range Post-filter cap for air (if so, extract air with a syringe, hold the syringe upright and inject any blood back through the post filter cap port then clamp the post filter cap port securely). Promptly respond to all Alarms and Cautions
Access max: 260 Venous max: 300 Effluent: close to venous pressure
Training/reference
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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Note volume of saline, open saline line (~ and white clamps) and occlude arterial patient line proximal to saline "T" . When complete, remove occlusion to arterial patient line and reclamp saline line (j:et1 and white clamp) vJh~e... Add saline bolus volume to fluid balance calculations if not previously added in to the total UF goal at the beginning of treatment.
Training/reference
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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Temporary Disconnection
Recirculation of the Blood Circuit Complete rinseback, ending with the arterial patient line (red clamp) connected to the priming spike (red port). Clamp and disconnect venous patient line (blue clamp) from the access, attach it to the priming spike (blue port), then unclamp. Press TREATMENT and set therapy fluid at 0.1 L/hr, ultrafiltration rate to zero and increase blood flow rate to 250-350 ml/min to create venous pressure of 40 or higher.
Low venous pressure alarms may occur. If so, reset alarm and increase blood flow rate to increase venous pressure.
Training/reference material. Not intended to replace User's Guide.
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
12
Draw up flushes in the syringes that are hanging from the priming spike.
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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Draw up flushes in the syringes that are hanging from the priming spike.
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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i.e. still in treatment mode and there is time to move the arterial patient line.
A low venous pressure #20, #21 may occur with the blood pump rate turned down).
When venous patient line (blue clamp) is clear, press STOP. Clamp and disconnect venous patient line (blue clamp) from patient and reconnect to the blue port on the priming spike.
Training/reference material. Not intended to replace User's Guide.
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
15
When venous patient line (blue clamp) is clear, press STOP. Clamp and disconnect venous patient line (blue clamp) from patient and reconnect to the blue port on the priming spike.
Training/reference material. Not intended to replace User's Guide.
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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Troubleshooting
Press MUTE Identify condition and follow instructions to correct the problem Press STOP Press TREATMENT to continue
Training/reference
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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Cause
Arterial line kinked or clamped OR Access pressure pod error
How to Correct
Check arterial access or unkink or unclamp red line OR See Alarm Chart (C-6) Follow steps for resetting access pressure pod membrane. See Alarm Chart (C-6) Follow steps for resetting access pressure pod membrane. Check arterial needle, unkink or unclamp red line, check blue line, check for clotted filter with saline bolus.
25 20 21-
Access pressure pod connection kinked, OR clamped, leaking, or not connected OR Access pressure pod error Arterial line kinked or clamped OR venous line disconnected, OR clotted filter
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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Cause
Air entering blood circuit, OR poor flow through arterial access OR Loose connection at arterial access Air entering blood circuit, OR Arterial connection loose OR Arterial access dislodged or disconnected Drain line occluded, OR therapy line occluded, OR clotted filter
How to Correct
Follow steps for arterial air recovery on alarm chart (C-3)
10 -
High balance
chamber pressure Check Waste Line Empty Therapy Fluid Bags OR Loose Therapy Fluid connection OR Warmer disposable air trap full of air
Check for closed clamps or cap on drain line, check for closed clamps on therapy fluid line, check for kinked lines on dialyzer.
14 -
Gently pull on the inlet and outlet lines of the Fluid warmer bag.
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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Training/reference
2006 NxStage Medical, Inc. NxStage is a registered trademark of NxStage Medical, Inc. Patents and patents pending. Detailed reference list provided upon request. FOR PRESCRIPTION USE ONLY. TM0091 Rev A
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Cause
End of Treatment / Rinseback Infusing Fluid Bolus Fluid Balance System Check Parameter Limit Exceeded Blood Pump Off Target Volume Reached Blood Circulation Only Alarms Overridden Pressure Limits Not Locked Auto High Pressure Recovery Air Recovery Underway Air Detected in Fluid Line Inlel Venous Pressure Low Venous Pressure Decreasing Effluent Pressure Decreasing Access Pressure Decreasing to Low Limit Access Pod Error/Rest Access Pressure Pod Filter Pressure Error/Reset Filter Pressure Pod Venous Pressure Approaching High Alarm Limit Check Filter for Clotting Venous Pressure Increasing Power Failure Fluid Cooldown Underway Continue Treatment/Fluid Cooldown Complete Cartridge Life Exceeded Preventive Maintenance Due Treatment Complete Reconfigure Cartridge Line Tap Filter to Remove Air (Optional) Pressure Offset Rezeroing Needed Correct Settings Conflict Service Mode Activated
Action
None None None Set a Value Too Low or Too High Press Treatment/Add Fluid to Continue UF Volume Target Reached Fluid Removal Rates Set to Zero Temporary Override of Alarms (Monitor until Green) Pump Rate Change (Monitor until Green) Alarm Reset After Red Alarm (None) If No Air Noted Press Treatment to Continue/If Air Remove
Empty Therapy Fluid Bags/Loose ConnectionslWarmer Full of Air/Air in Tubing Arterial Flow Problem KCONenous Line Leak or Disconnection/Clotted Filter Arterial Flow Problem KCONenous Line Leak or Disconnection/Clotted Filter Arterial Flow Problem KCO/Clotted Filter/Filtration Fraction Too High Arterial KCO/Clotted Filter/Filtration Fraction Too High/Effluent Line KCO
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12 14 20 21 23 24 25 27 30 31 32 40 51 52 70 71 72 80 81 88 93 999
Access Pressure Connection KCO, Leaking or Not Connected Filter Pressure Connection KCO, Leaking or Not Connected Venous Flow Problem KCONenous Needle Infiltration Clotted Filter Venous Flow Problem KCONenous Need Infiltration or Clotted If Power Restored/Press Treatment/Add Fluid to Continue Red Alarm-50 Cleared Fluid <38.5 C after Red Alarm-50 Press Treatment to Resume Cartridge TimeNolume Limit Exceeded/End Tx Replace Cartridge Complete Treatment and Schedule Maintenance User Opened Door at End of Treatment Operator Parameter #25 set to 1/Press Add Fluid to Continue Filter May Be Checked For Air/Priming Procedure Underway
Cycler was Powered Up with Door Closed and/or a Cartridge Installed Parameter Set to a Value Which Conflicts with Previous Value/Re-Enter Values
Proprietary and Confidential - For internal use only. May not be copied or distributed without written permission from DaVita Inc.
Description
Alarm Test Passed Venous Air Arterial Air Check Fluid Line Inlet (Air Detected) Venous Pressure Low (Blood Circuit) Venous Pressure Decreasing (Blood Circuit) Effluent Pressure Low (Blood Circuit) Effluent Pressure Decreasing (Blood Circuit) Access Pressure at Low Limit Venous Pressure High Clotting Detected High TMP: TMP >500mmHg Waste Line Pressure High Fluid Balance System Failure High Balance Chamber Pressure Therapy Inlet Occlusion Failed Power Recovery Fluid Temperature High Blood Detected in Effluent Line Failed Blood Leak Detector Waste Line Check Failure Failed Alarm Test UF Occlusion Test Failure Pressure Offset Rezeroing Needed Pressure Offset Rezeroing Failed Fluid Circuit Test Failure Cartridge Leak Probable System Alarms Blood Leak High
2009 DaVita Inc. All rights reserved.
Action
None Required Assess For Air (Pt to blood pump) Check Connections/Poor Flow Check Priming Fluid/Kinked Tubing KCO in Pt Arterial Line/Poor Arterial Flow/Clotted Filter KCO in Pt Arterial Line/Poor Arterial Flow/Clotted Filter
Arterial Flow Low/KCO Effluent Line/Filtration Fraction Too High/Clotted Filter Arterial Flow Low/KCO Effluent Line/Filtration Fraction Too High/Clotted Filter Assess KCO in Pt line/Poor Arterial Flow/Arterial Pressure Pod error
Assess KCO in Venous LineNenous Line Clotted Check Filter for Clotting/Clotted Filter
Check Filter/KCO Venous Filter Line/Clotting Venous Header Waste Line occluded/Waste Bag Full/Low effluent pressure-Low Arterial Flow
TERMINATE TREATMENT
KCO in Circuit line/Clotted Filter/Air or Fluid in Balancing System Check Fluid Inlet/Air or Fluid in Balancing System
Perform Manual Rinseback If System Not Clotted Warmer Set Too High/Therapy Fluid Bags too Warm Filter Membrane Leak/Air in Effluent/Filtration Fraction Too High Blood Leak Detector Lens and/or Mirror Not Clean Cartridge Not Properly Loaded Improper Priming/Faulty Cartridge/Cycler Malfunction Cartridge Not Properly Loaded Blocked/Kinked Fluid Lines/Pressure Offset Error Cycler Unable to Adjust Variable Pressure Offset on Start up Check Cartridge for Leaks/Malfunction of Fluid Balancing System Cartridge Integrity Compromised System Error/lnternal Communication Error
Indicates Blood Leak Detector Malfunction/Fluid Has Interfered with Blood Leak
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