Need to find a policy on testing Ph on the 2008H machine. It has no Ph probe and can be dangerous

We installed sample ports on the lines and check with a Phoenix meter.

Why not take from the UF sample port?

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Originally posted by GTSCSS:
Why not take from the UF sample port?

If taken from the fluid sample port is is considered to be contaminated and at the blue hasen the dialysate has not been contaminated yet.

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Originally posted by CATECH:

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Originally posted by GTSCSS:
[b]Why not take from the UF sample port?

If taken from the fluid sample port is is considered to be contaminated and at the blue hasen the dialysate has not been contaminated yet.[/B]

Qudos to CATECH...the sample port on the front of the machine is not appropriate for sampling final dialysate. A sample port in the "to" dialysate line (usually the one with the blue connector)is the best bet. RPC in Phoenix makes an excellent one, the E-Z Draw, that works well and will withstand high temp disinfect cycles.

Regards,

L.O.H.




[This message has been edited by L.O. Henle (edited 03-05-2004).]