
07-19-61-244 October 2, 2009 HomeChoice APD Systems Patient At-Home Guide 7-3
7. Setup and Check-out
WARNING
Do not place the cycler more than 12 inches (30 cm) higher
or lower than you when you are lying in bed.
Placing the cycler more than 12 inches (30 cm) above
your position can produce higher than normal flow
rates during Fill and lower than normal flow rates
during Drain. This can cause pain or discomfort during
Fill and extend the duration of the Drain phase. This
can result in a loss in Dwell Time or an increase in LOW
DRAIN VOLUME alarms.
Placing the cycler more than 12 inches (30 cm) below
your position can produce higher than normal negative
pressure during Drain if the peritoneal membrane is in
contact with the catheter. This can cause pain,
discomfort or, in extreme cases, peritoneal membrane
damage.
WARNING
Place the solution bags on a flat, stable surface. To prevent
bags from falling, do not stack bags on top of each other.
Falling bags can result in a disconnect or leak. Possible
contamination of the fluid or fluid pathways can result if a
fluid leak occurs. Contamination of any portion of the fluid
or fluid path can result in peritonitis.
WARNING
The HomeChoice/HomeChoice PRO APD System should not
be used next to, or stacked with, other electrical equipment.
Such equipment may cause the cycler to operate
incorrectly. However, if it is necessary to use the cycler
close to other equipment, the cycler should be monitored to
verify normal operation.
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