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Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) Procedures
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Monitoring the Run
The system displays information on the screens to help you monitor the progress of the run. To access the screens,
touch the
Run
menu button and then the tab for the screen you want to view. Be sure to verify that the volumes
displayed on the screens are consistent with the actual volumes in the fluid containers and in the bags.
See “Glossary of Terms” on page 278 for descriptions of the buttons on the screens.
Main Run Screen
The main run screen is the default run screen and displays or provides access to the information you most likely
need to monitor the run. If you want to return to the main run screen after viewing a different screen, touch the go
back button, the active menu button, or the tab for the current screen. There is no tab for the main run screen.
Algorithm control
The plasma of certain patients can cause extreme turbulence or platelet swirling to occur in the connector. If this
condition persists, the AIM system cannot effectively control the position of the interface. The system begins using
the entered hematocrit to calculate the plasma pump flow rate, and the algorithm control icon appears on the
screen in place of the interface image. After the interface position is stable for at least one minute, the AIM system
resumes control.
Exchange Status Screen
To access the exchange status screen, touch the
Exchange Status
tab. Use this screen to view information about the
current status of the run, including the patient’s fluid balance, the fluid administered, and the volumes that have
been exchanged and replaced during the run.
Replacement fluid
The type of replacement fluid currently in use appears on the button on this screen. Touch this button to change
the type of replacement fluid and then follow the instructions on the screens.
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