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R L Hessert

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PubMed1977

Mobilizing hemodialysis.

In collaboration with Christopher R. Blagg at the University of Washington and John F. Sullivan at Cornell College of Medicine, we have conducted a trial of travel dialysis using the Friedman-Hutchisson suitcase system. A total of 122 location dialyses were performed by 18 patients on 22 trips in Europe, Canada and the United States. Evolutionary modifications in the system have resulted in a device with broad patient acceptance which is now being prepared for manufacture in quantities expected to meet a growing demand.

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Field trial of compact travel dialysis system.

To increase mobility for home hemodialysis patients, a portable, light weight hemodialysis system has been bench and field tested. The combination of a 21 L dialysate reservoir and small, high speed blood and dialysate pumps has permitted the entire system to be contained in a twenty two pound, 22 X 13 X 6 inch aluminum suitcase. Initial evaluation in hospitalized patients has shown the system to be safe and efficient. Acceptable clearances of creatinine and urea are maintained throughout a five hour dialysis by changing the bath at 120 and 210 minutes. Successful application of the system in travel by 3 patients, who perfomed a total of 12 dialyses in their hotel rooms while on vacation, indicates the broad potential of the new system.

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