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procedure For Isolated Ultra-filtration (UF)

Isolated UF can be performed at any time before, during or after the "normal" dialysis procedure.
Formula TMP (mmHg) = Vol (in ml/hr)/ KUF
Ultrafiltration co-efficient (KUF, ml.mmHg.h-1)
F3=1.7
F4=2.8
F6=5.5
F7=6.4
F60S=40
KUF is defined as the number of millilitres of fluid/hr that will be transferred across the
membrane per mm Hg pressure gradient across the membrane
Procedure
This procedure is usually performed in 'Volume Control' mode

Determine SAFE UF Volume and Timeframe (UFR) recommended not to exceed 20

ml/kg/min

Determine required UF Volume and time for UF phase of treatment. This is dependent on
the UF ability of each dialyser (ie. the KUF). The maximum recommended TMP is 400
mmHg

Use formula: TMP = Vol / KUF3

Set the UF Volume

Set the time

Press Start/Stop UF button (until the light remains on)

When UF phase has finished, time remaining displays 0.00, an alarm appears and 'Time'
button flashes

Press the isolated UF button for 3 seconds until light goes off

Set time for dialysis treatment

Set machine for dialysis treatment as required. You must add the isolated UF volume
onto the UF volume for dialysis treatment.

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