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Abstract

A cassette for delivering fluids, especially dialysis fluids, with connecting elements for connecting solution bags and lines leading to the patient for to the dialysis machine, with at least one delivery chamber with an inlet and outlet, with lines for carrying the fluids supplied and delivered, with the walls of the lines being designed at least in some sections so that the lines can be closed by applying a compressive force acting on the walls. Heating and delivery of fluids, in particular dialysis fluids, can be performed effectively and simply by providing at least one area in the cassette where the lines are arranged in such a way that the medium in the lines can be heated to a predetermined set point by means of a heating device arranged outside the cassette. A dialysis machine, in particular for carrying out peritoneal dialysis, hemofiltration and plasma filtration, with a recess or device to accommodate a cassette according to the present invention and with a pump unit for operating the delivery chambers of the cassette. A heating device is provided in the dialysis machine, arranged in the area of the recesses or devices to accommodate the cassette. A method of delivering, balancing, metering and heating a medical fluid, where a fluid conveyed through the lines or at least one delivery chamber is also exposed to heating energy at the same time.

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