Gambro Cobe Spectra Essentials Manual page 50

Introduction
Unload Set
Once Rinseback mode is complete and the donor/patient is
disconnected, the system displays the final run values and prompts you
to unload the pumps. The inlet pump rotates to verify that the
donor/patient is disconnected. After successful completion of the donor
disconnect test, the pumps unload.
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Note: Once the pumps unload, the final run values are no longer
available.
Diagnostics
After it loads and primes the tubing set, the system gives you the option
to complete alarm tests. See Chapter 7, "Alarm Tests," for more
information.
Automatic and Manual Mode
The Spectra system operates in Automatic or Manual mode. The system
normally operates in Automatic mode, but can operate in Manual mode
for certain recovery procedures. For additional information on
Automatic and Manual modes, see Chapter 6, "Automatic and Manual
Modes."
Anticoagulation
Anticoagulation is necessary to prevent clotting in the extracorporeal
circuit. It also establishes a pH and ionized calcium environment that
prevents cell clumping. For a thorough discussion of anticoagulation
during Spectra system procedures, see Chapter 8, "Anticoagulation."
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