Redsense Blood Detector

The Redsense safety device is designed to detect venous needle dislodgement during hemodialysis, for Home/Self and Clinical use.

Redsense consists of two parts: a sensor patch and an alarm unit. An infrared signal is transmitted from the alarm unit to the sensor patch using fibre optic cable. In the event of bleeding, inner layers of the patch smear blood over the optical sensor, which triggers the alarm.

The Redsense safety device is the results of close co-operation between medical staff and engineers. Dialysis equipment today is required to have a system which protects the patient from blood loss due to dislodgement of the venous needle. The commonly accepted solution is to monitor by the venous pressure alarm but a better solution has long been requested. Even with the routine supervision of medical staff still the venous needle can become dislodged: the dialysis machine will then continue to draw blood from the patient’s artery however not returning blood in the loop circuit as the venous needle has become dislodged and the patient’s blood ends up elsewhere. If undetected, this blood loss can have very serious consequences in only a few minutes. Redsense safety device provides a solution to this problem and detects venous needle dislodgement instantaneously; it only takes a few milliliters of blood on the sensor patch to sound the alarm.

Optimizing safety conditions for home hemodialysis users is a core ambition for Redsense Medical.

Redsense Medical has offices in Sweden and in the U.S. (Chicago, IL). For more information: www.redsensemedical.com.

RonWear Classic Jacket & Pant Set

Comfortable active wear for patients with ports for dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusion and other infusion therapy.

• 4-port jacket with zippered pant for femoral ports OR no-zipper pant
• Jacket has a Media Pocket inside the front pocket to securely hold digital devices brought to treatment
• The outfit is now ANTIMICROBIAL and won’t hold odors, WATER REPELLANT to resist blood or fluid stains, and has a STAIN RELEASE finish so it won’t hold stains in the garment
• Women’s sizes: S–2X
• Men’s sizes: M–2X

Both men and women’s sizes come in Dusk Blue or Charcoal Heather with contrast stitching.

RonWear Classic Ron Jacket

Comfortable active wear for patients with ports for dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusion and other infusion therapy.

Patent-pending dual-tab zipper applications in each arm make port connection easy, while staying dressed and warm! Zippers in each arm and on each side of chest for interchangeable port areas (or blood pressure check) when needed. Center zipper opening and back elastic waist for ease and comfort. Front pockets now with a media pocket to store and securely hold digital devices brought to treatment. 100% cotton brushed french terry is treated with a fluid repellant to make clean up easy! Available in either Dusk Blue or Charcoal Heather.

• The outfit is now ANTIMICROBIAL and won’t hold odors, WATER REPELLANT to resist blood or fluid stains, and has a STAIN RELEASE finish so it won’t hold stains in the garment
• Men’s sizes M–2X
• Women’s sizes S–2X

RonWear Classic Ron Pant

Comfortable active wear for patients with ports for dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusion and other infusion therapy.

Femoral port openings in both legs with dual-tab zipper application that allows openings where you need them without undressing! Elastic waist pant with drawstring for extra comfort. Side and back pocket. Both men’s and women’s sizes come in Charcoal Heather or Dusk Blue with contrast stitching.

• Mens sizes M–2X
• Women’s sizes S–2X
• Now ANTIMICROBIAL and won’t hold odors, WATER REPELLANT to resist blood or fluid stains, and has a STAIN RELEASE finish so it won’t hold stains in the garment

Secure Way PD Catheter Holder

Use of the Secure Way PD Catheter Holder increases the freedom of movement for the user because the patient is unencumbered by tape. It removes risk of sores and infection since a lack of belts or cotton netting eliminate areas for collecting water and dirt. Eliminates need to shave the abdomen.

The necklace holder can be used daily, especially in the shower.  Wearer can take full showers or baths.  Holder can be attached to undergarments when hooked up to a PD machine, leaving your hands free.

Why choose Secure Way?

• Save money - used properly, the Secure Way PD Catheter Holder will last years, saving you money over other catheter supports
• One size fits all - can be worn as a necklace or clipped onto clothing
• Reduce infections - Secure Way is never close to the exit site, reducing chance of infection
• Bathe comfortably - provides easy access to clean your exit site properly
• Use safely - design of the holder keeps the cap and catheter valves securely in place
• Comfort - the Secure Way is light and comfortable, and ideal for on-the-go; plastic construction and minimal skin contact dramatically improve comfort

SPD-BELT

The SPD-BELT serves as a body outfit and at the same time is very comfortable to wear. It hides the catheter protruding from the PD patient’s abdomen. The SPD-BELT was developed by a fashion designer with careful consideration of appearance and comfort.

The best part about this PD belt is that it’s both comfortable and attractive. It’s a unisex belt made for all people of different shapes and sizes.

Also available is a PD belt designed specifically for women. They are able to wear it during the day underneath their clothing and during the night under their lingerie. Women can feel beautiful and sexy every hour of the day. The belt is hardly noticeable and sits very comfortably on the body.

The SPD-BELT is made of 100% cotton, and is hypoallergenic. It comes in all sizes and in either black or white.

T-shirts for PD patients

At last! A way to stabilize the catheter all day and night. Our products can be worn during the day as undergarments, or at night to protect the catheter during sleep. We have regular t-shirts, men’s tank-tops, and women’s spaghetti-strap camisoles in a variety of sizes and made from pre-shrunk cotton. We also offer a shower caddy to protect the catheter while showering. The caddy is made from cotton with a nylon pocket.

To wear, push the catheter through the buttonhole into the pocket and velcro in place. For sleeping, push the catheter through the buttonhole into the pocket, connect the catheter to the machine, loop the hose, and velcro into place to prevent tangling during sleep.

The ABC’s of Pee Dee

An excellent resource for helping a child go through the process personally or understand what another family member may be undergoing. This heartwarming story of a youngster’s journey through kidney failure, peritoneal dialysis (PD), and transplantation, was written and illustrated to help kids understand kidney disease and this form of treatment. Printed in Canada.

by Cathy and Jean Clermont
Illustrated by Brianna Thayer
36 pages; 7.5 x 7.5 inches, softcover, full color.

The Courage to Live

This inspirational book details author Carmen Buelvas Critchlow’s personal journey both as an immigrant from Panama and as a dialysis patient and transplant recipient. It details her physical and emotional battle against kidney disease and describes kidney failure and dialysis in clear, understandable terms. Special attention is paid to organ donation. Finally, it shares how in a powerful way this uninvited “battle” has been transformed into a spiritual journey with God.

The Genia Clip

Funny how PD bags drain well into the toilet while you watch, but as soon as you turn your back on ‘em, the tubes jump out of the toilet and make a big mess! Stickman’s Genia Clip keeps ‘em in line! The Genia Clip can be used to drain CAPD bags or to hold direct drain tubing from your cycler.  It clips to the edge of the toilet bowl, under the seat and holds the tubing in place so that it drains where it’s supposed to every time. Made in USA.

The Genia Clip really comes into its own for those who have a “direct drain” setup for the cycler. It clips to the edge of the toilet bowl, under the seat and holds the tubing in place so that it drains where it’s supposed to every time!