dialüüsilahusega

Dialüüsilahus, also known as dialysate, is a specially formulated fluid used in dialysis. Its primary purpose is to remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are unable to perform these functions adequately. The composition of dialysate is carefully controlled to create a concentration gradient that facilitates this process. It typically contains purified water, electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, and a buffer like bicarbonate or acetate. Glucose may also be present to prevent excessive loss of sugar from the blood. The specific electrolyte balance of the dialysate is adjusted based on the patient's individual needs and blood levels. During hemodialysis, the dialysate flows through a dialyzer, a device that separates the blood from the dialysate by a semipermeable membrane. Waste products and excess electrolytes move from the blood, where their concentration is high, across the membrane into the dialysate, where their concentration is lower. Conversely, essential electrolytes can move from the dialysate into the blood if their levels are too low. The buffer in the dialysate helps to correct metabolic acidosis, a common complication in kidney failure. Peritoneal dialysis also uses a dialysate, which is instilled into the peritoneal cavity and exchanges substances with the blood through the peritoneal membrane. The composition of the dialysate is crucial for effective and safe dialysis treatment.