Gambro AK 98 Operator's Manual

HCEN12745 Revision 10.2016
Program version 2.xx
AK 98 Dialysis Machine - Handling the dialysis machine A:73
9) Connect the patient and start the treatment
again, see Section 4.2.12 “Connect the
patient” on pageA:97 and Section
4.2.13 “Start the treatment” on
pageA:99.
3.8 Change of BICART cartridge during Treatment
If the BICART cartridge needs to be replaced by a new one during treatment, close the
latches for at least 2 seconds before attaching the new BICART cartridge.
This is necessary in order for the machine to automatically prime the new BICART
cartridge.
To attach the BICART cartridge to the BICART cartridge holder, see Section 4.2.3 “Set
up the dialysis machine” on pageA:77.
3.9 The ultrafiltration control
During treatment the following equation is used when calculating the ultrafiltration rate:
Ultrafiltration volume
───────────── = UF rate
Treatment time
Table 3-1. Formula for calculating UF rate
Treatment time and ultrafiltration (UF) volume can be set within certain limits. The
machine will automatically calculate and show the ultrafiltration rate in litres/hour.
When treatment time or ultrafiltration volume is changed the ultrafiltration rate will also
change.
Precise pre- and post-treatment weight is critical for adequate assessment of the
ultrafiltration during the treatment. If these measurements are not accurate a
discrepancy between the ultrafiltration achieved during the treatment and the changes
in body weight will occur. Besides the ultrafiltration, patient weight change during
treatment is also affected by other factors. These include factors such as fluid intake,
food intake, perspiration, drug administration, infusion priming and rinse-back volumes
amongst others.
WARNING!
The maximum UF rate must be preset by an authorised technician according to the
patient’s prescription, when AK 98 dialysis machine is used in home healthcare
environment.
CAUTION!
After recovery, check treatment parameters to ensure that treatment is continued
according to prescription.
An example on how a UF setting is to be done is shown as follows:
Procedure
1) Press the Time indicator.

Gambro AK 98 Specifications

General

Brand	Gambro
Model	AK 98
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English