
3. Warnings and Cautions
3-8 HomeChoice APD Systems Patient At-Home Guide October 2, 2009 07-19-61-244
The solution bag must be placed properly on the heater pan.
– Place the edge of the bag against the bag stops on the right side of the
heater pan.
– Be sure that the bag completely covers the silver heater sensor button.
– If the solution bag is not placed properly, overheated or underheated
dialysis fluid can be delivered.
Place the solution bags on a flat, stable surface. To prevent bags from
falling, do not stack bags on top of each other. Falling bags can result in a
disconnect or leak. Possible contamination of the fluid or fluid pathways
can result if a fluid leak occurs. Contamination of any portion of the fluid
or fluid path can result in peritonitis.
For storage and preparation of the dialysis solution, follow the labeling
instructions that come with the solution. Failure to follow the solution
labeling instructions can lead to insufficient therapy or patient injury.
Do not use the dialysis solution if you think you may be allergic to any
component of the solution. Check the labeling provided with your solution
for details to reduce the potential of an allergic reaction.
Make sure the solution bag placed on the heater pan is big enough to hold
the largest programmed Fill Volume plus a replenish buffer of at least
500 mL. Use of a smaller solution bag on the heater pan can cause the
heater bag to be filled in excess of its designed volume. These bags heat
slower and can burst.
Do not replace empty solution bags or reconnect disconnected solution
bags during your therapy. Possible contamination of the fluid or fluid
pathways can result. Contamination of any portion of the fluid or fluid
path can result in peritonitis.
If a bag becomes disconnected during your therapy, follow the
instructions in 18.6, End Therapy Early Procedure, on page 18-55. Notify
your dialysis center.
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