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« on: November 18, 2010, 01:21:59 PM » |
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Does anyone know if there is any books, or online information on the operation of a in center dialysis machine I would love learn the basics of how to operate the machine mainly because I cannot trust the techs to do what they are paid to do. i.e. Drawing fluids when there not supposed to....you would think they would remember no UF after 8 months I know they busy but come on seams ridiculous to me....anyways if you guys know of any info that could help me out....that would be awesome
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« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2010, 01:34:07 PM » |
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Actually, I am sure your center has books on machines - will they let you read them? Manufacturers might send you a copy.
If that does not work type instruction booklets for ______________ (your machine) into google and see what happens.
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« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2010, 02:14:01 PM » |
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Hi bill thanks for your reply.....my dialysis center lol  that a joke...I can't even get them to give me shots when there supposed to I am still waiting on last shots for hep b I guess I will have redo them over...can't even get them to give me a copy of my labs or pass on messages to my doc and it's been almost two months since I seen my neph...don't think I get much luck on the getting info from em. Great idea about googling the machine...I goto dialysis tomorrow I will look out for some identification of the machine then Once again thanks for the ideas and it's nice to meet you bill Bren |
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« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2010, 03:24:21 PM » |
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What kind of machine?
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« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2010, 03:48:54 PM » |
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What kind of machine? I have an operating manual for a Fresenius 2008K in .pdf format that I'd be happy to email to you.
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« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2010, 04:20:31 PM » |
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Not sure on what type of machine I will find that out tomorrow when I go there
I goto a fresenius center dancer so it is more than likely that machine but I will double check please do email me that manual though I am sure it will be of some help if not a lot
Thank again
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« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2010, 04:44:44 PM » |
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Not sure on what type of machine I will find that out tomorrow when I go there
I goto a fresenius center dancer ..
Welcome to the forum. It is hard to learn from just reading a manual. The Fresenius machines have 70% of the market but there are several models. Have you investigated whether you can do home hemodialysis? There is also a compact hemodialysis machine called the NxStage that is growing in popularity for home hemodialysis. The following URL will take you to the operator's manual for the Fresenius machines: http://www.fmcna.com/operators-manuals.html |
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Newbie caretaker, so I may not know what I am talking about  Caretaker for my elderly father who has his first and current graft in March, 2010. Previously in-center hemodialysis in national chain, now doing NxStage home dialysis training. End of September 2010: after twelve days of training, we were asked to start dialyzing on our own at home, reluctantly, we agreed. If you are on HD, did you know that Rapid fluid removal (UF = ultrafiltration) during dialysis is associated with cardiovascular morbidity? http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=20596We follow a modified version: UF limit = (weight in kg) * 10 ml/kg/hr * (130 - age)/100 How do you know you are getting sufficient hemodialysis? Know your HDP! Scribner, B. H. and D. G. Oreopoulos (2002). "The Hemodialysis Product (HDP): A Better Index of Dialysis Adequacy than Kt/V." Dialysis & Transplantation 31(1). http://www.therenalnetwork.org/qi/resources/HDP.pdf |
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« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2010, 05:09:52 PM » |
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Wow greg10, i tried so hard to find this info back a while ago.. Thanks a bunch!
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« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2010, 05:22:53 PM » |
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Thank for reply Greg
You are right I more than likely will not learn much from a manual but I will give it a whirl might pick something up
I am really interested in home hemo I looked into PD but decided it's not for me I think the night time hem is more up my street but I am really scared about putting needles in myself once my AV matures and get used to make button holes I may then give needles a try myself
I will look more into nxstage
Thanks for your help
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« Reply #9 on: November 18, 2010, 11:25:23 PM » |
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I've been meaning to look my machine up too, to see if there are any manuals for it. I just want to know what all the things on the screen mean. I've only used Fresenius machines when I was in the States... although, I think the one in Ottawa might have been a Fresenius machine
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« Reply #10 on: November 20, 2010, 12:12:10 AM » |
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Bingo!!! It is a Fresenius 2008K thanks for all the help guys
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