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US 11,529,447 B2Granted
Method for peritoneal removal of electrolytes and inflammatory mediators
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
InventorsIan Stewart, Jonathan Sosnov, James Ross
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Abstract
A method of peritoneal removal of electrolytes and inflammatory mediators. The method begins with infusing a treatment solution into the peritoneal cavity of a patient by way of a catheter. The treatment solution is drained from the peritoneal cavity by way of the catheter. During the draining, the treatment solution is filtered for removing electrolytes and inflammatory mediators.
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A method of peritoneal removal of electrolytes and inflammatory mediators, the method comprising:
- implanting a filter cartridge in the peritoneal cavity of a patient;
- infusing a treatment solution into the peritoneal cavity of a patient;
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- drawing the treatment solution from the peritoneal cavity through the filter cartridge and pulling the treatment solution from the peritoneal cavity by way of a wound drain;
- wherein the filter cartridge comprises a binding agent enclosed within a porous surgical packing material.
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