CHRONIC pH OR ELECTROLYTE MONITORING
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1. A method comprising:
- identifying a patient for which a blood fluid removal session is indicated; and
chronically monitoring an indicator of blood electrolyte concentration or blood pH of the patient via an implantable sensor device.
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Abstract
Methods include monitoring blood pH or electrolyte levels and setting initial fluid parameters, such as dialysate fluid parameters or replacement fluid parameters, for a blood fluid removal session based the monitored data. Blood fluid removal systems may employ sensors that monitor blood pH or electrolyte levels to adjust the fluid parameters during a blood fluid removal session.
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12 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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identifying a patient for which a blood fluid removal session is indicated; and chronically monitoring an indicator of blood electrolyte concentration or blood pH of the patient via an implantable sensor device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method comprising:
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chronically monitoring, via an implantable sensor, an indicator of blood electrolyte concentration or blood pH of the patient during the blood fluid removal session; and initiating blood fluid removal procedure for a patient in need thereof, wherein the procedure comprises use of a dialysate fluid and a dialysate membrane, as at least a part of a blood fluid removal medium, across which electrolytes may be exchanged between blood and dialysate fluid, wherein the concentration of electrolyte in the dialysate fluid is based on a value of the monitored indicator.
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12. A method comprising:
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chronically monitoring, via an implantable sensor, an indicator of blood electrolyte concentration or blood pH of the patient during the blood fluid removal session; and initiating blood fluid removal procedure for a patient in need thereof, wherein the procedure comprises use of a dialysate fluid and a dialysate membrane, as at least a part of a blood fluid removal medium, across which electrolytes may be exchanged between blood and dialysate fluid, wherein the rate of flow of the dialysate fluid or the blood is based on a value of the monitored indicator.
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