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Experiences with Redy-dialysis on a camper
Life Support Systems : the Journal of the European Society for Artificial Organs
|October 1, 1983
Summary
Home dialysis patients can safely travel using a specialized dialysis camper. This mobile unit facilitated over 280 haemodialyses across Europe, demonstrating comparable safety to standard home dialysis.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Medical Technology
- Patient Mobility
Background:
- Home dialysis offers independence but limits travel.
- The Institute of Nephrology in Nürnberg sought to enhance patient travel options.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility and safety of holiday dialysis using a mobile dialysis camper.
- To assess the Redy-dialysis system's performance in a mobile setting.
Main Methods:
- A dedicated dialysis camper equipped with Redy-dialysis technology was deployed.
- The camper was utilized by 20 home dialysis patients over six years for 40 rentals.
- Over 100,000 km were covered across Europe, facilitating 280 haemodialysis treatments.
Main Results:
- The mobile dialysis camper successfully supported 280 haemodialyses for home dialysis patients.
- Travel with the Redy-bus covered extensive distances (over 100,000 km) and duration (700 days).
- Haemodialysis performed using the Redy-system in the camper showed no increased risk compared to home dialysis.
Conclusions:
- Mobile dialysis units, like the Redy-bus, provide a safe and viable option for home dialysis patients to travel.
- The Redy-dialysis system is effective for haemodialysis in a mobile, non-clinical environment.
- Patient experiences indicate successful integration of holiday dialysis into their lifestyle.