
1. Glossary
1-8 HomeChoice APD Systems Patient At-Home Guide October 2, 2009 07-19-61-244
Night Concentration 1
This is the concentration of the primary solution bag placed on the heater pan.
Night Concentration 2
This concentration is for the supply solutions that may be different from the
heater bag solution.
No Flow
This occurs when there is no measurable flow rate of solution. No Flow can
reduce the Dwell Time and decrease the amount of effective dialysis time. This
can be caused by a kink or closed clamp on one or more of the lines or by an
empty bag.
Occluder
The occluder clamps the solution lines if a power failure occurs or when the
system is off. This prevents any solution from being delivered to the patient.
The occluder is located inside the door on the front of the cycler.
Organizer
The blue plastic piece that holds the tubing lines and connectors of the
disposable set during preparation for therapy. The organizer hooks onto the
door of the cycler.
Overfill
A feeling of fullness in the abdomen. This feeling can come from IIPV, or can
come from eating a large meal, constipation, or abdominal masses. See also
Abdominal Fullness, Intraperitoneal Volume (IPV), and Increased
Intraperitoneal Volume (IIPV).
Patient Line Extension
An optional extension line that attaches to the patient line of the disposable
set. This extra length allows you to be up to an additional 12 feet (3.7 meters)
away from your system during therapy.
Peritoneal Cavity
The space around your internal organs inside the lower abdomen.
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