Systems and methods for removing air from the patient's peritoneal cavity

摘要

A peritoneal dialysis (“PD”) connection apparatus includes a first connector for connecting to a PD fluid fill line; a second connector in fluid communication with the first connector, the second connector including a filter configured to allow air but not fluid to pass through the filter; and an air-tight cap manually removeable and resealable to the second connector so as to selectively expose the filter to allow air trapped in a patient's peritoneum to be vented to atmosphere.

主权项

1. A peritoneal dialysis (“PD”) connection apparatus comprising:
a first connector including a connection end configured to be manually and removably connected to a PD fluid fill line; a second connector in fluid communication with the first connector, the second connector including a filter configured to allow air but not fluid to pass through the filter; a valve for selectively allowing fluid to flow to or from a patient's peritoneum, the valve separate from the filter and located between the filter and the connection end of the first connector when the first and second connectors are mated, such that air moving from the patient's peritoneum through the fluid fill line passes the filter before reaching the valve; and an air-tight cap manually removable and resealable to the second connector so as to selectively expose the filter when the first connector is disconnected from the PD fluid fill line to (i) allow air trapped in the patient's peritoneum to be vented to atmosphere and (ii) prevent fluid from leaking from the patient's peritoneum.