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Hemodialysis method
Assignee: Paradigm Biotechnolgies Partnership
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Filing: 1991-01-16
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Granted: 1993-07-27
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Expires: 2011-01-16
Abstract
Abstract A dialysis method based upon urea kinetic analysis is provided. An objective of the method is to provide guaranteed dose hemodialysis by optimization of each dialysis treatment. The method does not rely upon dialysis treatments equal in time. The method includes determining a preferred post-dialysis urea concentration for a patient and predicting a time endpoint for the dialysis. Computer automation makes the method advantageous in a large, busy dialysis center.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert M. Lindsay
- 👤 Brenda L. Skerratt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:05
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M1/00; A61M1/14; A61M1/16; A61M1/1601; A61M1/1603; A61M1/1605; A61M1/1609; A61M1/36; A61M1/3607; A61M1/3609; A61M1/3612; A61M2202/00; A61M2202/04; A61M2202/0496; A61M2202/0498; A61M2205/00; A61M2205/15; A61M2205/50; A61M2205/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A dialysis method based upon urea kinetic analysis, said method comprising measuring urea concentration, determining a preferred post-dialysis urea concentration from an initial urea concentration and a value for the proportion of urea remaining based upon a prescribed value for Kt/V, where K is the dialyzer urea clearance (mls/minutes), where t is time (minutes) and where V is volume of distribution for urea (mls), predicting a time endpoint for dialysis based upon said preferred post-dialysis urea concentration, and upon measured urea concentration values and the respective times of dialysis, measuring urea concentration at about said predicted time endpoint, and comparing the urea concentration at about said predicted time endpoint with said preferred post-dialysis urea concentration to determine whether the prescription has been satisfied.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A dialysis method based upon urea kinetic analysis, said method comprising measuring urea concentration, determining a preferred post-dialysis urea concentration from an initial urea concentration and a value for the proportion of urea remaining based upon a prescribed value for Kt/V, where K is the dialyzer urea clearance (mls/minutes), where t is time (minutes) and where V is volume of distribution for urea (mls), predicting a time endpoint for dialysis based upon said preferred post-dialysis urea concentration, and upon measured urea concentration values and the respective times of dialysis, measuring urea concentration at about said predicted time endpoint, and comparing the urea concentration at about said predicted time endpoint with said preferred post-dialysis urea concentration to determine whether the prescription has been satisfied.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
The dialysis method of claim 1, further comprising when said comparing reveals that further dialysis is appropriate, predicating a revised time endpoint for dialysis based upon said preferred post-dialysis urea concentration, and upon measured urea concentration values and the respective times of dialysis, measuring urea concentration at about said revised time endpoint, and comparing the urea concentration at about said revised time endpoint with said preferred post-dialysis urea concentration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The dialysis method of claim 1, further comprising prior to predicting said time endpoint, predicting a time for measuring urea concentration, and measuring urea concentration at about said predicted time.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The dialysis method of claim 1, wherein the urea concentration measurements are on the blood side.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The dialysis method of claim 1, wherein the urea concentration measurements are on the dialysate side.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The dialysis method of claim 1, wherein said value for Kt/V is greater than or equal to about 1.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The dialysis method of claim 1, wherein said determining of said preferred post-dialysis urea concentration is carried out by a microprocessor based upon values inputted to said microprocessor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The dialysis method of claim 1, wherein said predicting of said time endpoint is carried out by a microprocessor based upon values inputted to said microprocessor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The dialysis method of claim 1; wherein said comparing is conducted by a computer microprocessor based upon values inputted to said microprocessor.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The dialysis method of claim 8, wherein said microprocessor directs that a signal be given to indicate a time for measuring urea concentration.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The dialysis method of claim 9, wherein said microprocessor directs, after carrying out said comparing, that a signal be given to indicate that dialysis may be terminated.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
134 words
An automated dialysis method based upon urea kinetic analysis, said method comprising measuring urea concentration in response to a microprocessor-activated signal; effecting a microprocessor-based determination of a preferred post-dialysis urea concentration from an initial urea concentration and a value for the proportion of urea remaining based upon a value for Kt/V, where K is the dialyzer urea clearance (mls/minutes), where t is time (minutes) and where V is volume of distribution for urea (mls); effecting a microprocessor-based prediction of a time endpoint for dialysis based upon said preferred post-dialysis urea concentration, and upon measured urea concentration values and the respective times of dialysis; measuring urea concentration at about said predicted time endpoint; and carrying out a microprocessor-based comparison of the urea concentration at about said predicted time endpoint with said preferred post-dialysis urea concentration.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
134 words
An automated dialysis method based upon urea kinetic analysis, said method comprising measuring urea concentration in response to a microprocessor-activated signal; effecting a microprocessor-based determination of a preferred post-dialysis urea concentration from an initial urea concentration and a value for the proportion of urea remaining based upon a value for Kt/V, where K is the dialyzer urea clearance (mls/minutes), where t is time (minutes) and where V is volume of distribution for urea (mls); effecting a microprocessor-based prediction of a time endpoint for dialysis based upon said preferred post-dialysis urea concentration, and upon measured urea concentration values and the respective times of dialysis; measuring urea concentration at about said predicted time endpoint; and carrying out a microprocessor-based comparison of the urea concentration at about said predicted time endpoint with said preferred post-dialysis urea concentration.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The dialysis method of claim 12, wherein the urea concentration measurements are on the blood side.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
The dialysis method of claim 12, wherein the urea concentration measurements are on the dialysate side.
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