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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Home Dialysis - NxStage Users => Topic started by: terry3004 on February 04, 2008, 05:53:54 AM

Title: Pureflow Drain Line
Post by: terry3004 on February 04, 2008, 05:53:54 AM

I have been home from training on NxStage for about two weeks now, so I'm still somewhat new at this.

Last week, I goofed on my batch timing and wound up having not having enough time left on my batch to run a treatment.  So, I pulled out a set of bags and got ready to setup when I noticed that I didn't have any drain lines to use when I am on bags.  NxStage did send them to me, but the company that delivered the supplies to my house didn't bring them, and I didn't notice until now (didn't check the delivery...the guy said "here's your stuff and left...some local courier service"

I wound up making a new batch and running at 9 at night...I normally start between 7 & 8 in the morning.

What I am wondering, is could I still have used the drain line in the Pureflow even though I am using bags?  Or, does the Pureflow have to be supplying the "juice" in order to use that drain connection?

Title: Re: Pureflow Drain Line
Post by: silverhead on February 04, 2008, 07:39:32 AM

Just connect to the drain line port on the PureFlow, it is a "passive" port and will work fine for you, We had the same dilemma when we first started, but a call to NxStage support assured us it was ok, Don't hesitate to call them anytime with questions, they are quick , friendly, and know the answers.......
Tom

Title: Re: Pureflow Drain Line
Post by: silverhead on February 04, 2008, 07:42:02 AM

I also might add that you can use the drain port even while making a batch (lessons hard learned)