Dialysate Flashcards
1
Q
What is dialysate composed of?
A
Composed of purified water, bicarbonate, and acid.
2
Q
Bicarbonate:
A
Used to neutralize body acidity
3
Q
Acid:
A
Contains electrolytes
4
Q
Purified water:
A
Protects the patient from contaminants.
5
Q
How do we test that dialysate is safe to deliver to the dialyzer?
A
We perform total chlorine checks, bacteria, and endotoxin test, and addition we take conductivity and pH test to verify with the meter prior to each treatment.
