Hoenich Nicholas, Thijssen Stephan, Kitzler Thomas, Levin Robert, Ronco Claudio
School of Clinical Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Blood Purif. 2008;26(1):6-11. doi: 10.1159/000110556. Epub 2008 Jan 10.
An essential but frequently neglected aspect of dialysis treatment is the dialysis fluid produced by blending treated tap water with concentrated solutions containing electrolytes and buffer. Chemical and microbiological contaminants as well as the electrolyte and buffer composition of the dialysis fluid play major roles in the induction or modulation of morbidity associated with regular dialysis therapy.