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Summary of Contents for CHF Solutions aquadex FlexFlow
- Page 1 Reference Guide ® An E ective Treatment for Fluid Overload ™ 16-05629-C | ©2017 CHF Solutions, Inc.
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Page 2: Indications For Use
Indications for Use Rx Only Indications: The Aquadex FlexFlow® System is indicated for temporary (up to 8 hours) ultra ltration treatment of patients with uid overload who have failed diuretic therapy; and extended (longer than 8 hours) ultra ltration treatment of patients with uid overload who have failed diuretic therapy and require hospitalization. - Page 3 Aquapheresis Therapy Supplies Gather the following items: √ Aquadex FlexFlow Console √ UF 500 blood circuit set √ 500 cc NaCl bag √ Preloaded NaCl syringes √ Empty 10 - 12cc syringe √ Alcohol preps √ Extra Luer caps √...
- Page 4 Pre-Therapy Prior to Bedside Load and Prime the Circuit Press Then Press to enter priming mode 4 | Aquadex Reference Guide...
- Page 5 Bedside Checklist: Pre-Therapy √ Connect the console to AC Power • 30 minute battery life √ Anticoagulant infusing • 30 minutes prior to therapy initiation √ Check for venous access patency • Perform “10-in-10” test • Check for infusion / withdraw resistance √...
- Page 6 Initiating Therapy √ Press the √ Monitor Venous Access • Check Pw and Pi pressures • Consider Blood Flow rate • No lower than 20ml/min √ Set the UF rate √ Determine if Hct monitoring will be enabled √ Monitor the patient 6 | Aquadex Reference Guide...
- Page 7 Pressure Readings: Access Withdraw Pressures Measures patency of the withdraw (blue) side of the circuit • Negative pressures -20 to -300 Infusion Pressures Measures patency of the infusion (clear) side of the circuit • Positive pressures +20 to +300 7 | Aquadex Reference Guide...
- Page 8 Troubleshooting Considerations Pw or Pi Pressures Out of Range: Reposition the patient Flush Lumens • Via access ports • Perform “10-in-10” test Reduce Blood Flow rate • No lower than 20ml/min Switch the lumens being used for infusion and withdrawal Pull catheter back until pressure parameters are within acceptable range Rotate catheter hub...
- Page 9 Pressure Readings: Filter Ultra ltrate pressure Measures patency of the hemo lter • Pressure range: -250 to +200 Filter Status Measures resistance Value of less than 1.5 indicates a viable lter 9 | Aquadex Reference Guide...
- Page 10 Rx Only Indications: The Aquadex FlexFlow® System is indicated for temporary (up to 8 hours) ultra ltration treatment of patients with uid overload who have failed diuretic therapy; and extended (longer than 8 hours) ultra ltration treatment of patients with uid overload who have failed diuretic therapy and require hospitalization.
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