Effect of Varied Dialysate Bicarbonate Levels on Phosphate and Potassium Removal
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2014-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Modeling of bicarbonate within the dialysate fluid, specifically a lower than standard
concentration has been suggested in facilitating the removal of phosphate and potassium. To
test this hypothesis, the study will use a cross-over study design to evaluate phosphate and
potassium removal during dialysis by altering bicarbonate concentration in dialysis fluid
(i.e. high bicarbonate, standard bicarbonate washout, low bicarbonate), and compare the
effects of the different dialysate bicarbonate concentrations on the removal of phosphate and
potassium during hemodialysis