dialüüsivedeliku

Dialüüsivedeliku, also known as dialüsaat, is a sterile solution used in dialysis. Dialysis is a medical procedure that filters waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are unable to perform this function adequately. Dialüüsivedeliku plays a crucial role in this process by facilitating the removal of these substances from the body.

The composition of dialüüsivedeliku is carefully controlled and typically includes purified water, electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, and a buffer, usually bicarbonate or lactate. Glucose may also be added to the solution. The specific formulation of the dialüüsivedeliku is tailored to the individual patient's needs and medical condition.

During hemodialysis, the dialüüsivedeliku flows through one side of a semipermeable membrane in an artificial kidney (dialyzer), while the patient's blood flows through the other side. The concentration gradients between the blood and the dialüüsivedeliku drive the diffusion of waste products and excess electrolytes from the blood into the dialüüsivedeliku. Similarly, excess fluid is removed through a process called ultrafiltration, driven by a pressure gradient across the membrane.

In peritoneal dialysis, dialüüsivedeliku is infused into the peritoneal cavity of the abdomen. The peritoneum acts as the semipermeable membrane, and waste products and excess fluid from the blood in the peritoneal capillaries diffuse into the dialüüsivedeliku. The dialüüsivedeliku is then drained from the abdomen and discarded. The precise balance of electrolytes and solutes in the dialüüsivedeliku is essential for effectively removing waste and fluid without causing harmful imbalances in the body.