摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a modular assembly for a portable hemodialysis system.SOLUTION: The modular assembly for a portable hemodialysis system includes a dialysis unit 51. The dialysis unit 51 comprises: a suitable component for performing hemodialysis, such as a dialyzer; one or more pumps to circulate blood through the dialyzer; a source of dialysate; and one or more pumps to circulate the dialysate through the dialyzer. The dialysis unit 51 also comprises a power unit 52 having a housing that contains suitable components for providing operating power to the pumps of the dialysis unit. The power unit 52 may be selectively connected to the dialysis unit 51 and supply power (e.g., pneumatic power in the form of pressure and/or vacuum) to the dialysis unit 51 for the pumps. The power supply to the dialysis unit 51 is discontinued when the connection between the power unit 52 and the dialysis unit 51 is cut off. The dialysis unit 51 and the power unit 52 are sized and weighted to each be carried by hand by a human. |