Method and apparatus for peritoneal dialysis

Details Method and apparatus for peritoneal dialysis Method and apparatus for peritoneal dialysis

A - Human Necessities

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128/80

A61M 5/00 (2006.01) A61M 1/28 (2006.01) A61M 1/16 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 1173712

ABSTRACT There is provided a dialysis apparatus which includes first means for supplying dialysis fluid, second means for receiving, heating and weighing dialysis fluid, third means for receiving and weighing a quantity of dialysis fluid, a catheter, and structure which supports the first means above the second means, the second means above the catheter, and the third means below the catheter. A first flow path interconnects the first and second means, while a second flow path interconnects the second means in the catheter. A third flow path interconnects the catheter in the third means. Valve means are provided for selectively (i) blocking the first and third paths while leaving the second path open, (ii) blocking the second and third paths while leaving the first path open, and (iii) blocking the second path while leaving the first and third paths open. A timer /computer is provided which is able to maintain mode (i) until a preselected reduction in weight occurs at the second means, following which it switches to and maintains mode (ii), following which it switches to and maintains mode (iii).

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