Total fluid management system

摘要

A system for the management of fluid, such as saline solution for medical procedures, is provided. The system generally includes a water purification station and a portable fluid station, which is dockable to the water purification station. The portable fluid station is capable of combining purified water from the water purification station with a concentrate in powder or liquid form to create a usable solution. A method of using such a system is also provided.

主权项

1. A method of dispensing an injectable fluid during a medical procedure, the method comprising the steps of:
(a) providing a water purification docking station comprising at least one filter and a purified water outlet downstream of and in fluid communication with the at least one filter; (b) providing a portable fluid station which is moveable toward and away from and dockable to the water purification docking station, the portable fluid station comprising: a concentrate source containing a water-soluble concentrate therein, a mixer adapted to mix purified water with the water-soluble concentrate, and a fluid receptacle disposed to receive and retain a fluid therein; (c) conveying water through the at least one filter of the water purification docking station to create purified water; (d) moving the portable fluid station adjacent the water purification docking station; (e) docking the portable fluid station to the water purification docking station; (f) conveying the purified water from the purified water outlet of the water purification docking station to the portable fluid station; (g) mixing the purified water with the water-soluble concentrate by activating the mixer of the portable fluid station to create an injectable fluid; (h) retaining the injectable fluid in the fluid receptacle; and (i) removing at least a portion of the injectable fluid from the fluid receptacle and transporting injectable fluid away from the portable fluid station for use in a medical procedure.