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DIALYSIS SYSTEM HAVING NON-INVASIVE TEMPERATURE SENSING

  • US 20090012454A1
  • Filed: 07/05/2007
  • Published: 01/08/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/05/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A dialysis system comprising:

  • a dialysis instrument;

    a disposable item configured to hold a dialysis fluid and including an at least substantially opaque portion and an at least substantially clear portion;

    at least one non-invasive temperature sensor mounted to the dialysis instrument so as to be pointed selectively at the at least substantially clear portion and the at least substantially opaque portion; and

    a processor configured to calculate a temperature of the dialysis fluid within the disposable item using (i) a first temperature measurement from the at least one sensor while pointed at the at least substantially opaque portion, and (ii) a second temperature measurement from the at least one sensor pointed at the at least substantially clear portion.

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