Why does water need such extensive treatment for dialysis?
The short answer is volume and vulnerability. A person drinks approximately 2 liters of water per day. During a single hemodialysis treatment, a patient's blood is exposed to 120-150 liters of dialysate, which is made primarily from purified water. This is a direct interface with the patient's bloodstream across the semi-permeable membrane of the dialyzer. Tap water, while safe for drinking,...
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