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Switching from Baxter to Fresenius

By Joanne Smith posted 08-29-2014 14:27

  
We have an adult PD population of close to 100 pts.  All use the Fresenius cycler.  One pt is using the Baxter at their preference.
The Fresenius cycler is quite easy to use and the training materials are easy to understand.
The pin technology at the end of the treatment adds additional protection from contamination.
We generally train for 2 to 3 days after the patient has been performing CAPD for about a month.
We do the PET and train first day using a fake belly.
We use the fill amounts that the pt will be using so we have a good idea of the actual time it will take them to fill and drain to help the doctor
with ordering the proper times to avoid alarming unnecessarily.
I IQ drive records all treatment information.
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