B:60 AK 98 Dialysis Machine - Alarms
HCEN12745 Revision 10.2016
Program version 2.xx
217 TMP is too high
217 TMP is too highī¼
Appears:
When the transmembrane pressure (TMP) has reached the
set high alarm limit.
Machine actions:
None.
Operator action:
1. Press the Fluid button.
2. Select the TMP tab.
3. Check for a cause: unexpected patient weight loss or
issues with the needle, extracorporeal circuit or dialyzer
(clogged dialyzer), and take appropriate actions.
4. Do standard patient checks, for example measure
blood pressure.
5. If possible, increase the treatment time, decrease the
set UF volume or increase the blood flow rate.
6. If possible, adjust the high TMP alarm limit.
7. Confirm that the actual TMP value and alarm limits are
in accordance with the actual UF rate and UF
coefficient.
8. If necessary, end the treatment and call an authorised
technician.