What is dialysis solution?

Dialysis solution is a fluid that is used in dialysis, a medical procedure that removes waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are not working properly. Dialysis solution contains various electrolytes, such as sodium, potassium, chloride, and calcium, as well as glucose (dextrose) and other components that help to maintain the body's electrolyte and acid-base balance.

The composition of dialysis solution is carefully controlled to ensure that it closely matches the composition of healthy blood. This allows the dialysis solution to effectively remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood while maintaining the body's electrolyte and acid-base balance.

During dialysis, the dialysis solution flows through a semipermeable membrane that separates the blood from the dialysis solution. Waste products and excess fluid from the blood pass through the membrane into the dialysis solution, while essential components of the blood, such as red blood cells and proteins, remain in the blood.

Dialysis solution is an important part of dialysis treatment and helps to keep people with kidney failure alive and well.