Drain and fill logic for automated peritoneal dialysis
US8182673B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3379
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system and method for automatically adjusting a Continuous Cycling Peritoneal Dialysis (“CCPD”) therapy to minimize the potential for excess intra-peritoneal volume. The adjustments are made at the end of the drain, just prior to the next fill. The adjustments short the next fill, if necessary, to limit the intra-peritoneal volume, add a cycle, if necessary, to use all of the available dialysis solution and will average the remaining dwell time to maximize the therapeutic benefit of the therapy in the allotted time. In another embodiment, a tidal therapy using trended patient UF data is provided.
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