Operating instructions

07-19-61-244 October 2, 2009 HomeChoice APD Systems Patient At-Home Guide 9-53
9. Operating Instructions – Change Program
9.8.6 Tidal Calculated Settings
HomeChoice/HomeChoice PRO APD System calculates the number of night cycles
and the Dwell Time. For a Tidal therapy, the system also calculates Tidal Volume
and ultrafiltration (UF) per cycle. The calculated values are shown on the display
screen when you press
STOP after you have completed reviewing your therapy
settings.
Table 9-16. Definitions for Tidal Calculated Settings
Setting Description
Cycles Total number of cycles at night, not including the Last Fill.
This parameter is calculated by the system.
Dwell Time Calculated amount of time the dialysis solution remains in
the peritoneal cavity during each cycle. The system may
automatically adjust the Dwell Time based on your actual
flow rates during Fill and Drain, if your clinician chooses this
option.
Tidal Volume Actual Tidal Volume calculated based on the Tidal Volume %
programmed and the Fill Volume.
UF Per Cycle Estimated UF Per Cycle based on Total UF programmed and
number of cycles calculated.