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To prevent any cross-infection between patients the following
precautions must be considered:
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Wipe down the outside of the machine with proper disinfectant.
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To protect the pressure connections on the machine, use blood lines
where hydrofobic fi lters are integrated. Especially note that if any
of the hydrofobic fi lters have been fi lled with blood and show signs
of damage, the machine components for pressure measurements
must be replaced and cleaned by an authorized technician.
Glossary of Disinfection Terms
Disinfection is removal or reduction of bacteria in the fl uid path of
the dialysis machine.
Decalci fi cation is removal of calcium and magnesium-carbonate
precipitates in the fl uid path, originating from the bicarbonate dialysis
fl uid.
Cleaning is removal of fats, proteins and organic material, originating
from the patient and located mainly in the fl uid path of the machine
downstream of the dialyzer.
Dwell Time is the time when the fl uid path of the machine is fi lled
with the correct concentration of disinfectant.
HCEN12239 Revision 12.2010
Program version 3.xx
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