Abstract
Almost all recent hemodialysis machines are computerized, making operation easier in mary. Features that will be required in future computerized hemodialysis machines were investigated by examining safety control in computer systems used in present conventional hemodialysis machines. It was found that further improvelemt of computerized safety control will be unlikely if it is based on present patient monitoring machines. Standard protocols communicating data between computer and hemodialysis machines will be needed, as will hard-and software that allows combinations and control of hemodialysis systems. This will enable improved safety control of the entire system through effective information processing by computer. Furthermore, computer knowledge will be required to operate future hemodialysis machines.
