Convection is the process, which uses the force of fluid to remove solutes, and is optimized by infusing replacement fluid. Solutes pass from the patient s blood across the semi-permeable membrane into the dialysate flowing through the fluid compartment of the filter.
Diffusion is the process by which ions move from an area of higher to lower concentration.
While turning the machine on, hold thumb in one bottom corner of the screen and index finger in the other bottom corner. Let the scales stabilize after each weight is placed. Align the pointed end of the cartridge with the top of the unit and snap into the carrier. Route replacement and dialysate lines of the set through tubing guides. Match each by color code.