Automated Peritoneal Dialysis
Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) is a broad term that is used for all forms of peritoneal dialysis employing a mechanical device (cycler) to assist in the delivery and drainage of the dialysate. APD is also a home treatment that can be carried out during the night. Key features in Fresenius Medical Care's APD products are:
sleep•safe - A better night’s sleep for a better day tomorrow
With its innovative technologies the sleep•safe system is designed to make APD simpler, safer and more convenient. Advantages of the sleep•safe are:
- Colour touch screen interface with simple icons and graphical data display
- Automated bag identification and connection
- Online heating of the solutions
- Unique PIN technology for increased safety
- Patient Card for efficient data communication
- Pediatric therapies available
PD-NIGHT / PD-NIGHT Patient Card - Quietly delivering your therapy
PD-NIGHT is a PD cycler with a simple structure and a clearly arranged tubing set. Handling is facilitated by few operating elements and user-friendly messages on a large-size screen.
The PD-NIGHT Patient Card offers the option to use a patient card for the storage of a patient prescription and to track all protocols and events during the treatment. Advantages of the PD-NIGHTare:
- Quiet gravity based flow system ensures a good night’s sleep
- Intelligent alarm system for security and peace of mind
- Patient Card contains all prescription details and therefore allows worry free travel
- Easy-to-use software (6.0” monochrome screen)
- Safe PIN technology for patient (dis)connection, adult/pediatric tubing sets, vario function for easy drainage
- Pre-heating of the solution bag minimizes long preparation time
Biofine
Biofine is a material developed by Fresenius Medical Care research. It is environmentally friendly and free from plasticizers such as DEHP, thus an ideal material to use with CAPD and APD systems. Biofine is available in both PD systems sleep•safe and stay•safe.
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