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Dialysis machines expose session data through serial ports, network interfaces, or proprietary protocols — and connectivity is what turns that data into automatic charting. This guide covers the connection types and what to verify with any vendor.
Connection types vary by machine vintage: (1) serial/RS-232 — the older, most common standard; (2) TCP/IP — modern ethernet-based connection; (3) proprietary APIs — manufacturer-specific; (4) bridge devices — a small edge box that reads the machine's data port and forwards it, which is how most fleets integrate regardless of model mix.
The data captured typically includes treatment parameters, delivered ultrafiltration, pressures, and alarms — which populate the session chart automatically instead of by hand.
Ask which machine models are supported, which connection type your fleet needs, whether a bridge device is required per machine, and what happens if the network drops (data buffering). Confirm the integration is read-only on the machine (it can't alter treatment).
ZuvFlo's machine integration captures session data into records via a bridge — evaluate coverage of your machine models before committing.
ZuvFlo is a clinical operating system purpose-built for dialysis, OPD, and IPD workflows — session charting, chair scheduling, billing, NABH-ready documentation, and analytics in one platform.