Dialysis system and methods
OwnerMichael Edward HOGARD, Michael ARAGON +3inventors
InventorsMichael Edward HOGARD, Michael ARAGON, Dean HU, Amy Elizabeth KERDOK, Elaine CAVALIER
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Abstract
Dialysis systems and methods are described which can include a number of features. The dialysis systems described can be to provide dialysis therapy to a patient in the comfort of their own home. The dialysis system can be configured to prepare purified water from a tap water source in real-time that is used for creating a dialysate solution. The dialysis systems described also include features that make it easy for a patient to self-administer therapy.
Claims9
A method of improving the performance of dialysis tubing that includes an arterial line and also includes a fluid delivery line connecting a fluid source to the dialysis tubing, comprising the steps of:
- occluding the arterial line of the dialysis tubing;
- opening or releasing a clamping mechanism that interfaces with the fluid delivery line;
- modulating a pump speed of a blood pump that interfaces with the dialysis tubing to increase a fluid pressure within the dialysis tubing;
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- delivering fluid into the dialysis tubing from the fluid source through the fluid delivery line.
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