Dialysis equipment bag

a technology for equipment and bags, applied in the field of dialysis equipment bags, can solve the problems of not being suitable for use, heavy and awkward to carry, and not always possibl

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-11-13
MCCARTHY JOHN
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[0013]Preferably padding is provided each side of the matting to protect the mat.
[0019]Preferably foil is provided behind the or each heating means to reflect heat back into the dialysis bag compartment. Silver backing may be provided on the inside of the dialysis bag compartment to help maintain heat within the dialysis bag compartment.

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However, in practice this is not always possible, given the high degree of sterilisation required to perform CAPD, the amount of associated material needed, and the ability to warm the bags.
It is heavy and awkward to carry and therefore not suitable for use when the patient wishes to travel.

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[0034]FIGS. 1-4 show a rucksack 10 according to the present invention. The rucksack 10 is designed to look similar to conventional rucksacks and has a first compartment 12 for use as a conventional rucksack compartment. The first compartment 12 is accessed via a zip 14. The rucksack 10 also has a second compartment 16, which is designed to receive two dialysis bags 18 (only one shown in FIG. 4). The second compartment 16 is accessed via a zip 20.

[0035]The second compartment 16 is sized to maintain the dialysis bags 18 in close contact with the rear wall 30. The rear wall 30 comprises a pocket 32 for receiving a heating mat 34 in the form of two heating elements 36, 38 sandwiched between two layers of rubber 46. The heating elements 36, 38 are shown in more detail in FIG. 8. The mat 34 is sufficiently stiff that the heating elements will not break during normal use of the rucksack 10, whilst being flexible enough for comfort when being carried. However, the rucksack 10 may be provide...

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[0043]FIGS. 5 to 7 show a briefcase 110 according to the invention. The briefcase 110 is designed to look similar to conventional briefcases. It comprises two sections 112 and 114, both of which can be used as separate cases in their own right or fastened together to form the single briefcase 110.

[0044]The first section 112 is designed for use as a conventional briefcase. The first section 112 comprises a main body 116 on which is mounted a closure flap 118 having two fastening means 120 thereon. Two corresponding fastening means 122 are located on a lower portion of the front face of the main body, each for receiving a fastening means 120. A second flap 124 extends over the rear of the briefcase and is held along the rear of the briefcase by means of Velcro™ or another quick release fitting. The second flap 124 has no function when the first section 112 is in use as a briefcase in its own right.

[0045]The second section 114 is designed to receive two dialysis bags 130, together with...

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Abstract

A dialysis equipment bag (10), wherein the dialysis equipment bag (10) is adapted to receive at least one dialysis bag (18); and the dialysis equipment bag (10) comprises heating means (36, 38) for warming said at least one dialysis bag (18).

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a dialysis equipment bag for carrying and warming one or more dialysis bags and a method of using such a dialysis equipment bag.BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION[0002]Many patients suffering from end stage renal failure opt to start dialysis using continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). This method of dialysis offers a greater level of independence than attending hospital every two days. Furthermore, this method gives them a greater degree of control over their own health. CAPD is designed to be performed anywhere, thus fitting in around the patients lifestyle. However, in practice this is not always possible, given the high degree of sterilisation required to perform CAPD, the amount of associated material needed, and the ability to warm the bags.[0003]In order to perform CAPD dialysis bags are provided. These bags contain a fresh dialysis solution bag, an empty waste products bag and tubing for connecting the bag to ...

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IPC IPC(8): A45C3/00
CPCA45C3/02A45C15/00A45F3/04A61M1/287A61M5/445A61M2205/3653A61M2205/8206A61M2209/06A61M2209/088
InventorMCCARTHY, JOHN
OwnerMCCARTHY JOHN