Drain Complications - Fresenius Medical Care Liberty Manual

Drain Complications

What should I do if I have a
Drain Complication?
If the Liberty cycler displays a warning for Drain Complication the following are suggestions
for troubleshooting:
• Check that your catheter is not kinked and the clamp is open
• Check for fibrin or clots in the drain line. If so, contact your PD Nurse for instructions on what to do.
• Change positions to move fluids within your abdomen
• Are you constipated? If so, contact your PD Nurse for instructions on what to do.
• Check that your catheter/extension set is adequately secured
• If you are unable to clear "Drain Complication", contact your PD Nurse for instructions on what to do.
NOTE: Your cycler will check midway through the drain cycle to determine if approximately
35% of the previous fill has drained. If not, it will beep to alert you of low drain rate. At the end
of drain, your cycler will again alert you if 70% of the previous fill has not drained.
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