The 6008 features a Hot Disinfection cycle that reaches all internal fluid paths. It includes a dedicated "Dialysis Day" program that automates rinsing, disinfecting, and testing without nurse intervention.
Why does this matter? In a code situation or when a patient crashes during a standard treatment, you can seamlessly transition modalities. You don’t have to unhook the patient, rush in a new CRRT cart, and re-circuit. You simply change the mode. This flexibility is a massive safety net for patients who cannot tolerate the rapid fluid shifts of standard dialysis.
: Controls the thermal balance of the patient to improve cardiovascular stability.
Research comparing the 6008 CAREsystem to its predecessor (5008 CorDiax) highlights several efficiency gains: