Fresenius Medical Care 2008T Operator's Manual page 98

Chapter 3—Setting Treatment Parameters
8. Start the blood pump and adjust the blood flow rate to establish dialysis and the alarm
limits. Establish the prescribed blood flow rate.
9. Rotate the dialyzer to arterial inlet up.
10. Select the Tx Clock button and press CONFIRM to start the treatment.
11. Check that UF/SVS/Heparin are on, if prescribed. If applicable, a blood pressure
measurement is initiated.
Warning! When establishing blood flow, ensure that air will not be infused into the patient.
Warning! Check all bloodlines for kinking. Improper blood flow may cause hemolysis of
the blood.
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