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The Preparation of Dialysis Fluid
Inlet Water Requirements
The chemical and microbiological quality of the water used to prepare
fl uids for dialysis is an important factor for achieving and maintaining
the proper quality of the dialysis fl uid.
The quality of the water depends on the technical equipment for water
treatment. Further, proper maintenance of the water treatment system
and of the water distribution loop is essential.
The inlet water must comply with valid standards for water for dialysis;
see "Water supply" on page 9:11 in part 1 for more details.
Preparation of the Dialysis Fluid
The AK 96 dialysis machine prepares dialysis fl uid from inlet water
and concentrates.
The dialysis fl uid should be made from an acidic (A) concentrate and a
dry bicarbonate concentrate (such as the BiCart cartridge). It can also
be made from an acidic (A) concentrate and a liquid bicarbonate (B)
concentrate or from an acetate concentrate. See "Concentrates" on
page 1:19 in part 1.
UFD- Ultrafiltered Dialysis Fluid (option)
The AK 96 dialysis machine can be equipped with a holder in which
an ultra fi lter can be mounted. The ultra fi lter puri fi es the dialysis fl uid
from possible contamination by bacteria and endotoxins.
Ultrafilter - Frequency of Change
The ultra fi lter used when preparing Ultra Filtered Dialysis Fluid is to
be changed regularly depending on the primary fl uid quality and the
desired fi nal fl uid quality. The results from microbiological controls
have to determine the frequency of change. A frequency between once
a month and once every three months can be expected.
For instructions on how to change the ultra fi lter, see “Ultra fi lter - How
to change" on page 8:39 in part 1.
HCEN12239 Revision 12.2010
Program version 3.xx
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