Abstract: A virtual assistant/chatbot to improve clinical workflow for home renal replacement therapies is disclosed herein. A virtual assistant/chatbot includes a user interface configured to enable a patient to engage in a virtual chat session by typing, speaking, or otherwise providing information regarding a patient request or issue related to their renal replacement therapy. The virtual assistant/chatbot also includes a server configured to provide logic to respond to the patient's requests. The logic defines a sequence of questions and answers for resolving patient queries. The sequence of assistant/chatbot questions and patient answers may be configured in a node arrangement such that certain patient answers/requests lead to additional questions for additional information from a patient.

Abstract: A virtual assistant/chatbot to improve clinical workflow for home renal replacement therapies is disclosed herein. A virtual assistant/chatbot includes a patient-facing user interface configured to enable a patient to engage in a virtual chat session by typing, speaking, or otherwise providing information regarding a patient request or issue related to their renal replacement therapy. The virtual assistant/chatbot also includes a backend server-based system configured to provide logic to respond to a patient's requests. The logic defines a sequence of questions and answers for resolving patient queries. The sequence of assistant/chatbot questions and patient answers may be configured in a node arrangement such that certain patient answers/requests lead to additional questions for additional information from a patient.

Abstract: A virtual assistant/chatbot to improve clinical workflow for home renal replacement therapies is disclosed herein. A virtual assistant/chatbot includes a patient-facing user interface configured to enable a patient to engage in a virtual chat session by typing, speaking, or otherwise providing information regarding a patient request or issue related to their renal replacement therapy. The virtual assistant/chatbot also includes a backend server-based system configured to provide logic to respond to a patient's requests. The logic defines a sequence of questions and answers for resolving patient queries. The sequence of assistant/chatbot questions and patient answers may be configured in a node arrangement such that certain patient answers/requests lead to additional questions for additional information from a patient.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for peritoneal catheter placement are disclosed herein. An example method includes using a puncture device to create an access hole to a patient's peritoneal cavity. The puncture device includes a lumen that enables a guidewire to be inserted into the peritoneal cavity. The puncture device is then replaced with a catheter, which is inserted along the guidewire. A surgical seal is next applied to connect the catheter to adjacent patient muscle tissue. After the guidewire is removed, a tunneling device creates a pathway through fat tissue to anchor the catheter. An end of the tunneling device is aligned with an external piercing device to pierce the patient's skin from the outside, creating a catheter exit hole. An end of the catheter is connected to the tunneling device and pulled through the exit hole, thereby enabling the catheter to be connected to peritoneal dialysis tubing for a treatment.