Section 1 part 2 Post-Treatment Process

What is the first step in the process of returning arterial blood after treatment?

Prepare supplies & apply PPE

What should you do to the pump speed before stopping the blood pump?

Reduce pump speed.

What is the purpose of moving the plastic hemostat during the arterial blood return process?

To facilitate the flow of blood and manage saline.

What should be done right after opening saline line clamps during arterial blood return?

Return blood through arterial line and wait until it turns light pink.

What is the maximum speed to increase the blood pump when returning venous blood?

150-200 mL/min.

What is the significance of observing the patient and machine carefully during the venous blood return?

To ensure safety and monitor for potential complications.

What action is taken if the blood in the venous bloodline does not change to light pink?

Pinch and release blood tubing between blood pump and dialyzer until it changes.

What should be done to the blood pump speed before stopping it during the venous blood return process?

Reduce blood pump speed to minimum.

What is the final step to conclude the venous blood return process?

Clamp venous bloodline clamp.

What is the overall purpose of the terminate treatment processes outlined?

To safely return arterial and venous blood post-treatment.