Abstract: A method and a device for collecting a dialysate sample for a qualitative and quantitative analysis of all the dialysate collected during replacement therapy for renal failure. In a preferred embodiment, the device (10) comprises a buffer receptacle (20) consisting of a cylindrical container on a separator (30). The separator (30) has a collecting chamber (36) with a number of calibrated ducts (39 and 42) formed at its periphery. Calibrated ducts (39) open into a flow channel (38) and the dialysate conveyed by the ducts passes into a discharge duct (34), whereas calibrated ducts (42) lead to a collector (41) communicating with a duct (35). The dialysate collected at the outlet of duct (34) is analyzed. This device allows the dialysate generated during a dialysis process to be sampled continuously and the composition of this sample represents that of all the dialysate produced.

Abstract: A collapsible bedridden patient handling aid essentially consisting of a lifting device (10) comprising a frame (11), mounted on two pairs of wheels (12a, 12b) combined with retractable legs (17), and supporting a platform designed to be inserted between the patient (20) and the bed (21) to raise the patient and put him or her back down, said platform consisting of movable flat strips (14) mounted individually on a support (15) which is pivotable about a horizontal axis (16). A control unit is designed to control all the movements of said strips.