During treatment with peritoneal dialysis the patient needs to perform a specific task of connecting their surgically placed catheter to an external bag of dialysis fluid. This specific task involves an increased risk of serious infection, due to the potential contamination of sensitive parts. My degree project aims to make this connection safer for the patient by minimising these risks.
I wanted to design a tool that aids the patient, while simultaneously engaging them in the connection process. To keep the costs down, I chose to design around already-existing dialysis components and to avoid complicated mechanics. This project originates from my previous experience as a nurse and the observations I made regarding this treatment method.
Fluid connector
