Abstract:
A hemofiltration machine (16) at a local treatment site (14) is linked to a remote main data base server (256) by a local transmitting/receiving device (296). The machine acts as a satellite of the main data base server. The machine performs specified therapy tasks while monitoring basic safety functions and providing the person at the treatment location notice of safety alarm conditions for resolution. Otherwise, the machine transmits procedure data to the main data base server. The main data base server, remote from the machine, controls the processing and distribution of the data, including the flow of information and data to the person undergoing therapy.
Abstract:
Systems and methods support frequent hemofiltration at a designated treatment location (14) to provide a durable hemofiltration machine (16) at the site, and provide a disposable extracorporeal fluid circuit (18) for installation on the machine. The systems and methods provide a replacement fluid for connection to the extracorporeal fluid circuit. The systems and methods instruct use of the hemofiltration machine, extracorporeal fluid circuit, and replacement fluid at the site. Hemofiltration is carried out by (i) operating the hemofiltration machine to convey an individual's blood through the extracorporeal fluid circuit to a hemofilter at a blood flow rate of at least 300 ml/min to remove waste fluid, (ii) operating the hemofiltration machine to return treated blood, after removal of waste fluid, to the individual, and (iii) operating the hemofiltration machine to supply replacement fluid through the circuit to the individual, and (iv) performing (i), (ii), and (iii) at least four times weekly.
Abstract:
A hemofiltration machine (16) at a local treatment site (14) is linked to a remote main data base server (256) by a local transmitting/receiving device (296). The machine acts as a satellite of the main data base server. The machine performs specified therapy tasks while monitoring basic safety functions and providing the person at the treatment location notice of safety alarm conditions for resolution. Otherwise, the machine transmits procedure data to the main data base server. The main data base server, remote from the machine, controls the processing and distribution of the data, including the flow of information and data to the person undergoing therapy.