Dialysis systems and methods
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1. A dialysis system, comprising:
- a module that is connected to a dialysis machine, the module comprising;
a device adapted to remove one or more substances from a dialysis solution as the dialysis solution passes through the device;
a foldable holder configured to retain the device in a manner such that the dialysis solution can pass through the device;
a fluid line in fluid communication with the device;
a sodium control system in fluid communication with the fluid line, the sodium control system being adapted to alter a sodium concentration of dialysis solution passing through the fluid line;
a first container that stores a diluent, the diluent being stored separately from an infusate solution that provides at least a portion of the dialysis solution;
a first pump that moves dialysis solution from the module into the dialysis machine;
a second pump that moves diluent from the first container into the module; and
a processor configured to control the first pump to move dialysis solution from the module into the dialysis machine and configured to control the second pump to move diluent from the first container into the module.
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Abstract
This disclosure generally relates to dialysis systems and related methods. In one aspect of the invention, a dialysis system includes a device configured so that a medical fluid can pass therethrough, and the device is adapted to remove one or more substances from the medical fluid as the medical fluid passes through the device. The dialysis system can also include a sodium control system adapted to alter a sodium concentration of the medical fluid.
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1. A dialysis system, comprising:
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a module that is connected to a dialysis machine, the module comprising; a device adapted to remove one or more substances from a dialysis solution as the dialysis solution passes through the device; a foldable holder configured to retain the device in a manner such that the dialysis solution can pass through the device; a fluid line in fluid communication with the device; a sodium control system in fluid communication with the fluid line, the sodium control system being adapted to alter a sodium concentration of dialysis solution passing through the fluid line; a first container that stores a diluent, the diluent being stored separately from an infusate solution that provides at least a portion of the dialysis solution; a first pump that moves dialysis solution from the module into the dialysis machine; a second pump that moves diluent from the first container into the module; and a processor configured to control the first pump to move dialysis solution from the module into the dialysis machine and configured to control the second pump to move diluent from the first container into the module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A dialysis system, comprising:
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a dialysis machine; and a module that is configured to be releasably, fluidly coupled to the dialysis machine, the module comprising; a device adapted to remove one or more substances from a dialysis solution as the dialysis solution passes through the device after exiting the dialysis machine, a foldable holder configured to retain the device in a manner such that the dialysis solution can pass through the device, a sodium control system that is adapted to alter the sodium concentration of the dialysis solution, the sodium control system being arranged to alter the sodium concentration of the dialysis solution before the dialysis solution passes through the device, a container that stores a diluent, the diluent being stored separately from an infusate solution that provides at least a portion of the dialysis solution; a first pump that moves dialysis solution from the module into the dialysis machine, a second pump that moves diluent from the container into the module, and a processor configured to control the first pump to move dialysis solution from the module into the dialysis machine and configured to control the second pump to move diluent from the container into the module. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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