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Patient hydration system with hydration state detection

  • US 7,736,354 B2
  • Filed: 04/21/2006
  • Issued: 06/15/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/09/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of addressing contrast induced nephropathy, the method comprising:

  • injecting a contrast agent into a patient;

    imaging the patient; and

    inducing diuresis to drive any contrast agent through the patient'"'"'s kidneys to reduce its toxic effects on the kidneys and prevent damage to the kidneys by;

    setting a desired fluid balance,collecting urine expelled by the patient in a urine collection bag,weighing the urine collection bag,employing a pump to infuse the patient with fluid from a fluid source,weighing the fluid source,automatically adjusting the pump based on the weight of the urine collection bag and the weight of the fluid source and controlling the amount of fluid infused into the patient based on the amount of urine expelled by the patient and the set desired fluid balance,determining if a bolus amount of fluid is required for the patient in addition to the fluid infused to achieve the desired fluid balance and if so setting a desired bolus amount, andif a bolus amount was set, automatically controlling the pump to infuse the set bolus amount into the patient.

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