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A device, method and system are provided which simplify the self-administered peritoneal dialysis solution exchange procedure performed by a patient receiving continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). The device, method and system reduce the training time required for each patient provided b

A device, method and system are provided which simplify the self-administered peritoneal dialysis solution exchange procedure performed by a patient receiving continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). The device, method and system reduce the training time required for each patient provided by medical personnel in the operation of the device and performance of the exchange procedure which reduces healthcare costs. A method of instructing a patient regarding the exchange procedure is also provided which can be utilized by any patient, including those visually impaired.

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A device, method and system are provided which simplify the self-administered peritoneal dialysis solution exchange procedure performed by a patient receiving continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). The device, method and system reduce the training time required for each patient provided b

A device, method and system are provided which simplify the self-administered peritoneal dialysis solution exchange procedure performed by a patient receiving continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). The device, method and system reduce the training time required for each patient provided by medical personnel in the operation of the device and performance of the exchange procedure which reduces healthcare costs. A method of instructing a patient regarding the exchange procedure is also provided which can be utilized by any patient, including those visually impaired. ein the at least one of the first and second electrical components comprises a component with a sleep-mode input, the low and full power modes responsive to a signal at the sleep-mode input. 17. The system of claim 1 wherein the at least one of the first and second electrical components comprises a digital component. 18. The system of claim 1 wherein the at least one of the first and second electrical components comprises an analog component. 19. The system of claim 1 wherein the at least one non-use period comprises a period reoccurring substantially at a frame rate. 20. The system of claim 1 wherein the low power mode is entered in response to a time period. 21. The system of claim 1 wherein the low power mode is entered in response to a configuration of the system. 22. The system of claim 1 wherein the source comprises an uninterruptable power supply. 23. The system of claim 1 wherein the source comprises a battery. 24. In a medical diagnostic ultrasound system for generating data for an ultrasound image of a region of a patient with a plurality of electrical components, the plurality of electrical components comprising a transmit beamformer, a receive beamformer, at least one signal processor and a scan converter, the improvement comprising: a power mode control path operatively connected with at least one of the plurality of electrical components, the at least one of the plurality of electrical components responsive to a signal from the power mode control path to change between a decreased-power state and an increased-power state, both the increased- and decreased-power states different than an off state. 25. The system of claim 24 wherein the system comprises a portable ultrasound system. 26. The system of claim 24 wherein the at least one of the plurality of electrical components comprises a beamformer component. 27. The system of claim 24 wherein the at least one of the plurality of electrical components comprises a signal processor component. 28. The system of claim 24 wherein the at least one of the plurality of electrical components comprises a scan converter component. 29. The system of claim 24 wherein the signal corresponds to entering the decreased power state and is provided to at least one of a plurality of sub-systems comprising the transmit beamformer, receive beamformer, at least one signal processor and scan converter is at a first time and at least another the plurality of sub-systems is in the increased power state at the first time. 30. The system of claim 24 wherein each of the transmit beamformer, receive beamformer, at least one signal processor and scan converter are in the decreased power state at a same time. 31. The system of claim 24 wherein the power mode control path comprises a clock input to the at least one of the plurality of electrical components, the clock input providing a reduced frequency signal during the decreased power state. 32. The system of claim 24 wherein the at least one of the plurality of electrical components comprises a field programmable gate array, and the power mode control path comprises a configuration input to the field programmable gate array, the field programmable gate array being in an unprogrammed state for the decreased power state. 33. The system of claim 24 wherein the signal changes at least about at a frame rate. 34. The system of claim 24 wherein the signal is provided in response to a configuration of the system. 35. The system of claim 24 further comprising a battery operable to provide power to the at least one of the plurality of electrical components. 36. A medical diagnostic ultrasound method for reducing power consumption by an ultrasound system, the method comprising the acts of: (a) generating an ultrasound image with the ultrasound system; (b) placing at least one component of an ultrasound data path of the ultrasound system in a low-power state. 37. The method of claim 36 wherein (b) comprises changing a clock frequency. 38. The meth