How Do You Troubleshoot A Dialysis Machine?
Hemodialysis machines are used to replace the renal (kidney) function in people who suffer from end stage renal disease. The function of the dialysis machine is to provide the fluids and other mechanisms necessary for the cleaning of the patient’s blood and removal of excess fluid. Operation of these machines must be conducted by trained personnel only. Dialysis machines have multiple alarms that can occur during treatment, and effectively troubleshooting these alarms increases dialysis efficiency. In order to accomplish this, it is necessary to approach the management of alarm troubleshooting in a systematic manner. Check whether the blood pump has stopped, and note the type of alarm that has occurred. Dialysis machines notify users of alarms via both audible sound and flashing lights on the control panel of the machine. If the alarm is an “air” alarm, follow the dialysis clinic’s protocol, and disconnect the patient from the machine until all of the air has been purged from the blood
