METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CHECKING THE CORRECT COUPLING OF A SUPPLY DEVICE TO A THERAPY DEVICE

摘要

This invention relates to a method for checking the correct coupling of an adding device to a therapeutic appliance, which includes an extracorporeal circuit with which the adding device is connected such that a drug can be introduced into the extracorporeal circuit by means of the adding device during operation of the therapeutic appliance, wherein the adding device is coupled to the extracorporeal circuit on the suction side of a pump disposed in the extracorporeal circuit, wherein a portion in the region of negative pressure of the extracorporeal circuit in connection with a portion of the adding device is closed with respect to the other parts of the extracorporeal circuit, and wherein the pressure in this closed portion is varied and measured.