Bicarbonate (HCO3) is a byproduct of metabolism in the body. Bicarbonate is carried to your lungs by the blood, where it is exhaled as carbon dioxide. Bicarbonate is also regulated by the kidneys. The kidneys remove and re-absorb bicarbonate. It regulates the body’s pH or acid balance. Additionally, bicarbonate functions with chloride, sodium, and potassium.
Dialysate (Dialysis Solution for the Hemodialysis) Dialysate, also called dialysis fluid or dialysis solution, is a simple composition of pure treated water, an acidic component (acid) and a base component (sodium bicarbonate). It is mixed in the dialysis machine before it comes to the dialyzer. The electrolyte and acid-base imbalances are typical effects of end-stage … Read more
Bicarbonate in Bicarbonate Dialysis There is a significant role of bicarbonate in bicarbonate dialysis. Two concentrates are used in bicarbonate dialysis: the so-called acid component and a bicarbonate solution (8.4%). Bicarbonate Buffer Hydrogen ions (H+) formed during metabolism are buffered to form carbonic acid (H2CO3), which decomposes into carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O). Carbon dioxide … Read more