Private renal suites within an in-center facility

Abstract

Private renal suites are offered within an in-center facility for out-patient dialysis treatment. A plurality of suites allow for amenities associated with different theme-oriented accommodations, such as resembling a room in a home, an office, or other theme-oriented accommodation, such as a seasonal theme, a sports theme, a child's setting, or a hobby enthusiast theme. Each treatment room is fabricated to replicate the themed setting while allowing the out-patient to be comfortable and relaxed, enjoy the themed atmosphere, or possibly perform work-related tasks during what is otherwise a difficult and stressful procedure.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to private renal suites for accommodating patients undergoing dialysis therapy in a private setting. More particularly, the invention relates to a suite of rooms at an in-center facility that allows for amenities associated with different theme oriented accommodations, such as resembling a room in a home, an office, or other theme-oriented accommodations in an out-patient setting for patients needing treatment. Each treatment room is fabricated to replicate a home living room setting, a home office setting, or other themed setting, including children themes for pediatric patients, to allow each patient to be comfortable and relaxed, or to possibly perform work-related tasks, participate in sedentary games, or other diversionary activities during what is otherwise a difficult and stressful procedure.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]Dialysis is a life-preserving treatment for hundreds...

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Benefits of technology

[0020]Bearing in mind the problems and deficiencies of the prior art, it is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a suite for accommodating a patient undergoing dialysis therapy that is availabl

Problems solved by technology

Dialysis does not treat kidney diseases.

Someone who gets to the clinic late often cannot make up the time by staying longer because the machine is needed for the next patient.

This becomes a greater inconvenience for the patients, and some have opted for home dialysis treatment, where the dialysis equipment is stored and operated in the patient's home.

However, home treatment has inherent risks, including monitoring low blood pressure and infection.

The most serious risk is the possibility of an air embolism—a condition in which air is introduced into the blood stream accidentally, preventing the heart from adequately pumping blood.

Another serious risk is blood loss if a catheter separates.

In the absence of professional assistance, these risks deter many from home dialysis.

Other drawbacks of home dialysis include large, noisy dialysis machines in the patient's home, which generally requires a dedicated space for a treatment area.

Also, training for home dialysis is approximately an eight (8) week proc

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