Blood Tubing System; Blood Pressure Module; Level Detector Features - Fresenius Medical Care 2008T Operator's Manual

Table 7 – Level Detector Features
FEATURE
Venous Pressure
port (P )
Ven.
Venous Drip
Chamber Holder
Level Adjust Keys
Optical Detector
Venous Line
Clamp

Blood Tubing System

The dialysate delivery machine can be used with a variety of blood-tubing configurations.
The modules (Arterial Drip Chamber, Blood Pump, Level Detector, and Heparin Pump) can
be arranged on the 2008T hemodialysis machine in a variety of ways to allow for pre- or
post-arterial pump pressure monitoring. The machine can accommodate most standard blood
tubing that have pump segments ranging from 2 to 10 mm internal diameter. An additional
single needle blood pump and special arterial line with two pump segments and a compliance
chamber is required on a machine set up for single-needle dialysis.

Blood Pressure Module

The Blood Pressure module is located internally with the pressure tubing running from the
back of the machine to the cuff. The module can automatically take the patient's blood
pressure at defined intervals, record the systolic, diastolic, MAP, and pulse values, and plot
out the results on both the "Blood Pressure" screen and the "Trends" screen. The pressure
cuffs come in a variety of sizes to accommodate small through large adult patients. The
Adult size comes standard with the 2008T hemodialysis machine and can accommodate
patients with upper arm circumferences of 25-35 centimeters. An optional large cuff is also
available.
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PURPOSE
Line from venous drip chamber is connected to a transducer protector
and attached here to provide venous blood pressure readings.
Holds the drip chamber and aligns it with the ultrasonic level detector
sensor. Latching door secures chamber in place.
Raises the level of the fluid in the chamber when the  (up arrow)
key is pressed, and lowers the level when the  (down arrow) key on
the level detector is pressed.
Secures venous blood tubing leading back to the patient and houses
venous line clamp and optical detector. The optical detector
distinguishes between opaque fluid (blood) and a transparent
medium such as saline.
Automatically occludes the blood tubing leading back to the patient
during blood-alarm situations.
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