AUTOMATED INFANT PERITONEAL DIALYSIS

摘要

Infants born prematurely or with defects may require kidney support, and due to their size, peritoneal dialysis is the primary solution to supplement the kidneys' function. Currently, there is only a manual option to support these neonates, especially those under 12 kg;therefore, a new generation peritoneal dialysis device automating the fluid exchange process with precision and reliability are desired goals. An improved peritoneal dialysis system and method are discussed herein that may include a display, heating mechanism, pump(s), microcontroller(s), valve(s), actuators(s), and sensor(s) in order to partially or fully automate the system, as well as to provide monitoring.