Hemodialysis Process, systems, and devices Flashcards
How often are machine alarm tests performed?
Before the initiation of each patient treatment
How long can a dialyzer be set up for once recirculation is complete? And why cant it remain set up longer?
2 hours
It can grow bacteria
On the Fresenius (FMS) dialysis delivery system, what should the manual conductivity value match on the display?
The conductivity value must be +/- 0.4 mS of the value displayed on the FSM
What is the safe dialysate pH range?
6.9-7.6
What is “strikethrough” of an external pressure transducer and why is it of concern?
It is when fluid could have entered the machine and contaminated the internal pressure transducer protector providing a reservoir for microorganisms and causing subsequent patient blood infections
Why is it important for patient care teammates to know when the water treatment system disinfection was performed?
Because the end-to-end disinfection process will also introduce the disinfectant solution to the dialysis delivery systems through their water inlet lines.
