Dialysis systems and methods
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1. A method, comprising:
- applying vacuum pressure to an air release device of a dialysis system, the air release device comprisinga housing that defines a liquid chamber, anda vent disposed at an end of the liquid chamber;
after applying the vacuum pressure to the air release device, detecting a fluid level within the air release device; and
determining, based on the fluid level within the air release device, whether air is being drawn into the liquid chamber through the vent.
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Abstract
This invention relates to dialysis systems and methods. In some implementations, a method includes applying vacuum pressure to a device of a dialysis system, and then determining, based on a detected fluid level or measured pressure, whether the device is functioning properly.
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1. A method, comprising:
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applying vacuum pressure to an air release device of a dialysis system, the air release device comprising a housing that defines a liquid chamber, and a vent disposed at an end of the liquid chamber; after applying the vacuum pressure to the air release device, detecting a fluid level within the air release device; and determining, based on the fluid level within the air release device, whether air is being drawn into the liquid chamber through the vent. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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