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07-19-61-244 October 2, 2009 HomeChoice APD Systems Patient At-Home Guide
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3. Warnings and Cautions
The door is opened at the end of therapy before all clamps are closed. This
can cause a free flow of fluid from one bag to another and/or to the
patient.
Any Drain phase is bypassed, including Initial Drain, Day Drain, or Night
Drain. This can cause the system to deliver a full Fill in addition to any
fluid left in the peritoneal cavity.
DRAIN NOT FINISHED, LOW UF, LOW DRAIN VOLUME, or CAUTION:
NEGATIVE UF alarms are bypassed. This can cause the system to deliver a
full Fill in addition to any fluid left in the peritoneal cavity.
A Manual Drain performed during Fill is stopped or bypassed. This can
cause the system to deliver a full Fill in addition to any fluid left in the
peritoneal cavity.
IIPV could result in a feeling of abdominal discomfort, serious injury, or death.
IF IIPV IS SUSPECTED, PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING:
1. Press
STOP
immediately, then press
V
and initiate a Manual Drain. The
Manual Drain procedure is located on the next page. See 18.8, Increased
Intraperitoneal Volume (IIPV) , on page 18-58 if IIPV is suspected.
2. Once the fluid is completely drained from the abdomen, call your nephrologist.
3. Call your nephrologist immediately if you have ANY complaints or symptoms
of IIPV including those listed above.
4. For assistance in performing the above steps, call the Baxter Customer Service
line which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-553-6898
Prompt 1.
5. If you are unable to reach your dialysis center, nephrologist, or the Baxter
Customer Service Line, and you or the patient are experiencing symptoms of
IIPV, call 911 immediately or go to the nearest Emergency Room.