Certified Hemodialysis Bio-Medical Technician (CHBT)

During a hemodialysis session, the air detector alarm activates. What is the correct response?

Stop the blood pump immediately and clamp the venous line to prevent air from entering the patient Slow the blood pump to 50 mL/min and watch for visible air bubbles Reset the alarm and document it as a false alarm Prime the venous drip chamber with additional heparinized saline while treatment continues

Correct Answer:

Stop the blood pump immediately and clamp the venous line to prevent air from entering the patient

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