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The standard dialysis bath using bicarbonate buffer — better cardiovascular tolerance than acetate.
Bicarbonate-buffered dialysate is the modern standard; acetate baths caused hypotension and malaise. Bicarbonate and acid components are mixed at the machine to avoid precipitation. Dialysate composition (sodium, potassium, calcium, bicarbonate) is prescribed per patient labs.
The specially formulated solution used in dialysis that draws waste products and excess electrolytes from the blood across the dialyzer membrane.
A medical procedure that filters waste products, excess fluids, and toxins from the blood using a dialysis machine when the kidneys can no longer perform this function adequately.
The process of removing excess fluid from a patient's blood during dialysis by applying pressure across the dialyzer membrane.
The sodium concentration of the dialysis bath — a lever for blood pressure, thirst, and intradialytic symptoms.
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This content is a general reference, not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment plan. Do not change your diet, fluids, medicines, or dialysis plan without your nephrologist or renal dietitian. Individual recommendations depend on your labs, medications, conditions, and care plan.