Table 1.
Dialysate composition according to dialysis bicarbonate concentration
| Dialysate parameter | Standard bicarbonatea | Reduced bicarbonate–standard sodiumb | Reduced bicarbonate and sodiumc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicarbonate (mEq/L) | 35 | 32 | 32 |
| Sodium (mEq/L) | 140 | 140 | 139 |
| Potassium (mEq/L) | 1.50 | 1.54 | 1.52 |
| Calcium (mmol/L) | 1.5 | 1.54 | 1.53 |
| Magnesium (mmol/L) | 0.50 | 0.51 | 0.50 |
| Chlorine (mEq/L) | 106.50 | 109.54 | 108.52 |
| Acetate (mmol/L) | 4.00 | 4.11 | 4.07 |
| Glucose (g/L) | 1.00 | 1.02 | 1.01 |
| Conductivityd (mS/cm) | 13.84 (14.0) | 13.94 (14.1) | 13.84 (14.0) |
a
Standard bicarbonate: dialysate with a standard bicarbonate concentration of 35 mEq/L.
b
Reduced bicarbonante–standard sodium: dialysate with a reduced bicarbonate concentration of 32 mEq/L but a standard sodium concentration of 140 mEq/L.
c
Reduced bicarbonate and sodium: dialysate with reduced bicarbonate and sodium concentrations of 32 and 139 mEq/L, respectively. This was the dialysate composition used for the present study.
d
Conductivity values correspond to the measured or real ones while values in parentheses correspond to the set values.