3D Low-Cost Equipment for Automated Peritoneal Dialysis Therapy

Samuel Rivero-Urzua, Juan Carlos Paredes-Rojas, Sergio Rodrigo Méndez-García, Fernando Eli Ortiz-Hernández, Armando Oropeza-Osornio, Christopher René Torres-Sanmiguel

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Abstract

A breakthrough in peritoneal dialysis (PD) therapy occurred in 1977 with the development of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). Its simplicity, low cost, and ease with which CAPD could be performed on patients at home contributed to the popularity of this procedure. However, there is a need for continuous improvement in building optimal systems for incident chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. This research showed the design and construction of a simplified prototype of low-cost automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) equipment that meets international standards to automatically regulate infusion and fluid drainage in and out of a patient with low margins of error. Experimental tests allowed the adjustment of the RPM values concerning the flow rate provided. In addition, thanks to the pressure sensor, it was possible to observe a fluctuation ranging from 9 to 13 kPa, which is within the permissible average specified in the catalogs of medical instruments and equipment. Furthermore, a turbidity sensor was added to decrease the possibility of presenting peritonitis. The results showed absolute values of flow, angular velocity, and pressure that it could deliver for use in APD therapies. Finally, the construction of the APD equipment is presented generally, showing the electronic and mechanical components that constitute it.

Original languageEnglish
Article number564
JournalHealthcare (Switzerland)
Volume10
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2022

Keywords

  • automated peritoneal dialysis
  • biomechanics
  • chronic renal disease
  • peristaltic pump

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