Bag Systems
Bags of solution are the basis for peritoneal dialysis
The most basic form of peritoneal dialysis is Continuous Ambulant Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD). In this type of dialysis, patients introduce two to three liters of dialysis solution from a bag into their abdomen through a catheter three or four times a day, rinsing the peritoneum. Metabolic toxins then move from tiny blood vessels in the peritoneum into the dialysis solution. After four or five hours, the patient drains the fluid containing the toxins into an empty bag and replaces it with fresh solution. This way, solution remains in the body, allowing a constant filtering of the blood. The last solution introduced at the end of the day is left in the body overnight and is removed in the morning. The patient then again follows normal intervals. Exchanging the fluids takes about thirty minutes.
Especially safe and environmentally sound: Fresenius Medical Care’s stay.safe
With stay.safe, Fresenius Medical Care offers an especially biocompatible, safe and environmentally friendly system for Continuous Ambulant Peritoneal Dialysis. This consists of a bag filled with fresh dialysis solution, an empty bag for used solution, a system of tubes and a central control switch developed by Fresenius Medical Care known as DISC. The switch ensures that the treatment is performed in the proper sequence. This essentially eliminates operating errors. In addition, the DISC has a special valve system that prevents bacteria that could cause an infection in the peritoneum from entering the catheter. All stay.safe components are PVC-free and are made of Biofine, an environmentally friendly plastic (polyolefin) developed by Fresenius researchers in St. Wendel, Germany, that contains only carbon and hydrogen. Biofine products may be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.
For professional information about peritoneal dialysis, please visit the PDServe website of Fresenius Medical Care.
For more information about kidney patient care, please visit the UltraCare website of Fresenius Medical Care North America.