U.F Profiles

[draven]

Hi i was reading a post earlier on U.F Profiles and was wondering is there post or website that explains the settings of your dialysis machine for example what u.f profile it is set at, or what pump speed it is set. and how much fluid is set to come off.

the reason I'm asking, is because at my unit every second nurse seems to fiddle with the machines. they turn up the pump speed or decide to take off more and the end result is myself crashing or chest pains, cramps. etc.

The machines that we use are the Gambro AK95.

any tips would be appreciated

thanks.

[flip]

We use Fresenius 2008K. I was actually able to download a copy of the manual from the Fresenius website. I looked for your machine and all I found was a Service Manual. It may be out there somewhere.

[RichardMEL]

Yeah we use the 2008 series machines too. Some we have are S's and some are K's and some are a few older models. I think we have a Gambro too - are they big and blue things? Look kind of different to the fresenius boxes.

[thegrammalady]

doesn't matter what brand the machine is tell the nurses to keep their hands to themselves!!!!!!! you get to tell them how to set the machine, not the other way around. if they want to make changes they need to tell you why and explain every little detail.

[Ang]

all  the  settings  on  the  gambro  machine  should  be  set right  after  hook up  and  not  touched,  unless  there  is  a  reason  eg:  crashing,  pressures  to  high/low,reduce  your fluid  removal,  cause  your  gonna  crash  other wise.

next  time  a  nurse  fiddles  with   the  dials  ask  why."information  is  power"

[draven]

Hi Guys.

Yes its that big blue machine. i have started to ask questions every time someone fiddles with the machine.
i agree "that knowledge is power"

[boxman55]

Good for you, draven. Don't let them run you. You run them...Boxman