Dialysis Fluid

Dialysis fluid can be considered a drug to be adjusted to the individual patient's needs. In modern machines, dialysate is made by mixing two concentrate components, which may be provided as liquid or dry (powder) concentrates. The bicarbonate component contains sodium bicarbonate and sodium chloride; the acid component contains chloride salts of sodium, potassium (if needed), calcium, magnesium, acetate (or citrate), and glucose (optional). These two components are mixed simultaneously with purified water to make the dialysate. Dialysate proportioning pumps ensure proper mixing. The relative amounts of water, bicarbonate, and acid components define the final dialysate composition. Bicarbonate has replaced acetate as the dialysate buffer in most countries.

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