The invention relates to the treatment of an individual suffering from a cytokine storm syndrome. It relates to methods for the treatment of such an individual and to systems and devices for use in such treatment.

The invention relates to the treatment of an individual suffering from a cytokine storm syndrome. It relates to methods for the treatment of such an individual and to systems and devices for use in such treatment.

An example medical device includes a sensor configured to sense a parameter of interest that changes as a function of a hemodialysis treatment parameter and generate a signal indicative of the sensed parameter of interest. The medical device includes memory configured to store an association between the parameter of interest and the hemodialysis treatment parameter. The medical device includes processing circuitry configured to receive the signal from the sensor. The processing circuitry also is configured to determine a modification to the hemodialysis treatment parameter based on the signal indicative of the parameter of interest and the association. The processing circuitry is also configured to automatically modify the hemodialysis treatment parameter based on the determined modification.

An example medical device includes a sensor configured to sense a parameter of interest that changes as a function of a hemodialysis treatment parameter and generate a signal indicative of the sensed parameter of interest. The medical device includes memory configured to store an association between the parameter of interest and the hemodialysis treatment parameter. The medical device includes processing circuitry configured to receive the signal from the sensor. The processing circuitry also is configured to determine a modification to the hemodialysis treatment parameter based on the signal indicative of the parameter of interest and the association. The processing circuitry is also configured to automatically modify the hemodialysis treatment parameter based on the determined modification.

In some examples, a filtration assembly for hemodiafiltration therapy includes a filtration body connector configured to removably mechanically connect the filtration assembly and a dialyzer. In examples, the filtration assembly is configured to remain substantially stationary relative to the dialyzer when the filtration assembly mechanically mates with the dialyzer. The filtration body connector is configured to removably mechanically connect the filtration assembly with a plurality of different types of dialyzers, which may be selected based on a prescription for a particular patient.

In some examples, a filtration assembly for hemodiafiltration therapy includes a filtration body connector configured to removably mechanically connect the filtration assembly and a dialyzer. In examples, the filtration assembly is configured to remain substantially stationary relative to the dialyzer when the filtration assembly mechanically mates with the dialyzer. The filtration body connector is configured to removably mechanically connect the filtration assembly with a plurality of different types of dialyzers, which may be selected based on a prescription for a particular patient.

A computer-implemented method comprises providing a fluid circuit comprising fluid pathways configured to mount and associate with a durable processing device comprising a pressure sensor in communication with a controller and a fluid pathway. A container is connected to the pressure sensor and may receive a volume of fluid. A change in pressure values between a first and second time is measured from when the volume of fluid is not in communication with the pressure sensor to when the volume of fluid is in communication with the pressure sensor, the volume of fluid within the container or a presence or absence of a fluid connection to the fluid pathway based on the change in pressure values is determined, and a response action is executed if the volume of fluid within the container is not within an authorized volume range for the time period, or if a fluid connection is unauthorized.

An extracorporeal blood treatment machine for carrying out a blood treatment including a machine front on which a hollow fiber filter module is arranged in a horizontal position, which hollow fiber filter module includes a cylindrical housing, a blood chamber having a blood inlet nozzle and a blood outlet nozzle and a solution chamber having a solution inlet nozzle extending transversely to the longitudinal direction of the hollow fiber filter module and a solution outlet nozzle extending transversely to the longitudinal direction of the hollow fiber filter module, the solution chamber being semi-permeably communicated at least in portions with the blood chamber, wherein a height potential is present in the horizontal position between the solution inlet nozzle and the solution outlet nozzle so that drainage of solution is enabled via one of the solution nozzles and evacuation of air bubbles is enabled via an other of the solution nozzles.

A medical treatment system, such as a peritoneal dialysis system, may include a control system and other features to enhance patient comfort and ease of use. For example, the peritoneal dialysis system may include the control system that can adjust a volume of fluid infused into a peritoneal cavity to prevent an intraperitoneal fluid volume from exceeding a pre-determined amount. The control system can adjust by adding one or more therapy cycles, allowing for fill volumes during each cycle of the one or more therapy cycles to be reduced. The control system may continue to allow the fluid to drain from the peritoneal cavity as completely as possible before starting the next therapy cycle of the one or more therapy cycles. The control system may also adjust a dwell time of the fluid within the peritoneal cavity during the one or more therapy cycles in order to complete a therapy within a scheduled time period. A cycler may also be configured to have a heater control system that monitors both a temperature of a heating tray and a temperature of a bag of dialysis fluid in order to bring a temperature of the dialysis fluid rapidly to a specified temperature, with minimal temperature overshoot.

A medical fluid delivery system and apparatus for remote machine updating and control are disclosed. An example medical fluid delivery apparatus includes a processor and a dialysis fluid circuit including at least one dialysis fluid pump. The processor is configured to receive a disinfection input to begin a disinfection procedure and cause the at least one dialysis fluid pump to perform a disinfection procedure on the dialysis fluid circuit using a disinfection fluid. The processor is also configured to, after the disinfection procedure is complete, start a disinfection timer. When a dialysis input is received before the disinfection timer reaches zero, the processor enables a dialysis treatment to be performed. When the disinfection timer reaches zero before the dialysis input is received, the processor prevents the dialysis treatment from being performed until the disinfection procedure is performed again.