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Does NxStage require dialysate testing?
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Nov 16, 2006 · But from time to time, I see home patients coming to the boards, because they are stressed out and losing time and sleep due to incomplete training, faulty equipment, or due to technical problems that NxStage technical did not resolve. The following are examples: "Re: My NxStage machine broke down tonight.
Users should weigh the risks and benefits of performing home hemodialysis with NxStage systems. Medical staff will not be present to respond to health emergencies that might happen during home treatments, including, among other things, dizziness, nausea, low blood pressure, and fluid or blood leaks.
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Aug 16, 2005 · I started nxstage yesterday… Feel a little overwhelmed. Not that the machine is hard to learn…but its all the little stuff…ste-up clean up etc… Any advice on set up? Can you set the machine up before you get on? Also how long are most of you on for? I’m having a hard time adjusting to the different treatment times.
Jun 20, 2005 · I have narrowed my selections down to two; Fresenius 2008 and the NxStage Solution One Machines. I like the Fresenius machine because of the longer dialysis times and flexibility. I also like that diet restrictions are lessened. I have two major problems (personally) with the unit. The first problem is that I am a mobile sleeper.
Nov 24, 2006 · The bottom rate on the spec sheet is 6.0 as I recall so nocturnal patients are running dialysate rates well below the design range. If you look closely at low rates you’ll see tiny bubbles dancing up and down where the dialysate goes into the cartridge. Sooner or later they set off the dialysate air sensor. Mel.
The system has been used to perform millions of treatments, on thousands of patients, revolutionizing the way patients and providers think about hemodialysis therapy .1. NxStage’s innovative system design is: Simple to learn and operate. Drop-in cartridge Simple interface No significant home modifications.
